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  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Before a Flemish Alehouse a humorous crowd of varied characters in low life appears assembled, and fertile fancy has induced the artist to busy the scene by giving each some employment, and which he has marked with true expression; for cooking, gaming, music, and drinking, are the pursuits which these motley groups employ to divert themselves in the enjoyment of wild uncultivated ease. Though this picture exhibits numerous figures it must be allowed, besides being well grouped, that they are distinct, highly finished, and accurately drawn. N.B. Having doubts the master, we decline naming any; and this conduct we shall pursue in all similar cases (artiste anonyme)|Before a Flemish Alehouse a humorous crowd of varied characters in low life appears assembled, and fertile fancy has induced the artist to busy the scene by giving each some employment, and which he has marked with true expression; for cooking, gaming, music, and drinking, are the pursuits which these motley groups employ to divert themselves in the enjoyment of wild uncultivated ease. Though this picture exhibits numerous figures it must be allowed, besides being well grouped, that they are distinct, highly finished, and accurately drawn. N.B. Having doubts the master, we decline naming any; and this conduct we shall pursue in all similar cases]] réalisée par un.e artiste anonyme. [1]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[This Italian Landscape is a happy composition, which reflects great credit on the female artist; for she has ably supported a clear and brilliant tone of colouring by penciling equally masterly: to scenery as picturesque, as the back ground is delusively glowing, she has added a rich and broken rocky fore-ground, watered by a chrystal stream; on the banks of which a classic figure, and some well grouped goats, are judiciously introduced (Miss Reinagle)|This Italian Landscape is a happy composition, which reflects great credit on the female artist; for she has ably supported a clear and brilliant tone of colouring by penciling equally masterly: to scenery as picturesque, as the back ground is delusively glowing, she has added a rich and broken rocky fore-ground, watered by a chrystal stream; on the banks of which a classic figure, and some well grouped goats, are judiciously introduced]] réalisée par Miss Reinagle. [2]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Fish. The objects composing this picture not only imitate nature in size, but also in fine drawing, which is ably supported by forcible and correct colouring; without labour the artist has been successful in producing all the effect of high finish, and a full and decided touch give this performance that boldness which marks the master. The lobsters are very fine, but the crab is nature itself. It is presumed to be a pastuche (D. Teniers)|Fish. The objects composing this picture not only imitate nature in size, but also in fine drawing, which is ably supported by forcible and correct colouring; without labour the artist has been successful in producing all the effect of high finish, and a full and decided touch give this performance that boldness which marks the master. The lobsters are very fine, but the crab is nature itself. It is presumed to be a pastuche]] réalisée par D. Teniers. [3]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Cart Horses in a rustic Stable form the subject of a little picture, which evinces a considerable share of talent. The artist, avoiding the stable of a polished fashionable farmer, has given the preference to the picturesque scenery of a poor man's stable; which, characteristic in its furniture, partakes more of rural simplicity, and affords extensive scope for the pencil: here the friendly and useful farmer's horse, with rough unpolished coat, with mane and tail unfashioned by art, free from the yoke, harness, or other fetters made by ingenious man to turn superior strength to utility, enjoys the reward of his labour, and reposes; a domestic guardian, a faithful dog, ever ready to defend his master's interest, jealously snarls at even the harmless stranger, who conscious of his pure intentions with animated and applauding countenance observes the dog's honest displeasure...The preceding was excerpted (F. J. Manskirsch)|Cart Horses in a rustic Stable form the subject of a little picture, which evinces a considerable share of talent. The artist, avoiding the stable of a polished fashionable farmer, has given the preference to the picturesque scenery of a poor man's stable; which, characteristic in its furniture, partakes more of rural simplicity, and affords extensive scope for the pencil: here the friendly and useful farmer's horse, with rough unpolished coat, with mane and tail unfashioned by art, free from the yoke, harness, or other fetters made by ingenious man to turn superior strength to utility, enjoys the reward of his labour, and reposes; a domestic guardian, a faithful dog, ever ready to defend his master's interest, jealously snarls at even the harmless stranger, who conscious of his pure intentions with animated and applauding countenance observes the dog's honest displeasure...The preceding was excerpted]] réalisée par F. J. Manskirsch. [4]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Cottage Scene, with Children and Dogs, forms a striking and well composed study, which, though painted with great boldness, will bear close inspection; for the figures are lively and expressive, and the inferior parts possess true character in every respect; indeed the whole is executed in a masterly manner (F. J. Manskirsch)|A Cottage Scene, with Children and Dogs, forms a striking and well composed study, which, though painted with great boldness, will bear close inspection; for the figures are lively and expressive, and the inferior parts possess true character in every respect; indeed the whole is executed in a masterly manner]] réalisée par F. J. Manskirsch. [5]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Sea-Coast, with a wreck. This little picture forcibly describes the dismal gloom attending such a scene, and through which the distant wreck is scarce perceptible. The overwhelming waves, the rocky foreground, and the sandy beach, are alike well expressed; and the storm, as also the effect it produces on the poor mariners, and even on two distressed looking dogs, is similar to the usual spirited manner of the master (G. Morland)|Sea-Coast, with a wreck. This little picture forcibly describes the dismal gloom attending such a scene, and through which the distant wreck is scarce perceptible. The overwhelming waves, the rocky foreground, and the sandy beach, are alike well expressed; and the storm, as also the effect it produces on the poor mariners, and even on two distressed looking dogs, is similar to the usual spirited manner of the master]] réalisée par G. Morland. [6]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Ancient Springers, of beautiful symmetry and extraordinary strength, are, with Wild Ducks, the subject of this pleasing picture. As portraits of two valuable dogs, (the property of Colonel Thornton,) they become more interesting, particularly as the Colonel declares them to be the only real specimens existing of that breed. The dogs exhibit that animation for which the painter is so justly famed; and the landscape is not only perfectly appropriate, but also rich of effect The sixteen preceding subjects, with two at the engravers, and two others now painting, form the Series of Paintings, from which the Subscription Work, entitled British Animals of Sport after P. Reinagle, A. R. A. is publishing (P. Reinagle, A. R. A.)|Ancient Springers, of beautiful symmetry and extraordinary strength, are, with Wild Ducks, the subject of this pleasing picture. As portraits of two valuable dogs, (the property of Colonel Thornton,) they become more interesting, particularly as the Colonel declares them to be the only real specimens existing of that breed. The dogs exhibit that animation for which the painter is so justly famed; and the landscape is not only perfectly appropriate, but also rich of effect The sixteen preceding subjects, with two at the engravers, and two others now painting, form the Series of Paintings, from which the Subscription Work, entitled British Animals of Sport after P. Reinagle, A. R. A. is publishing]] réalisée par P. Reinagle, A. R. A.. [7]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Sancho, a staunch and well bred Pointer, late the property of Sir John Shelly, Bart. engraved The above six interesting subjects marked * are reduced copies from the original paintings in the possession of the proprietors of the different dogs, and were taken as patterns for the purpose of colouring the prints which have been published from them, exactly the same size. The fidelity to nature, and the correct colouring of these beautiful specimens of different useful breeds, is evident even in these copies, which were carefully made from the originals, and the engravings of which form a part of a work entitled British Sporting Dogs...The whole are engraved by Mr. W. Ward (B. Marshall)|Sancho, a staunch and well bred Pointer, late the property of Sir John Shelly, Bart. engraved The above six interesting subjects marked * are reduced copies from the original paintings in the possession of the proprietors of the different dogs, and were taken as patterns for the purpose of colouring the prints which have been published from them, exactly the same size. The fidelity to nature, and the correct colouring of these beautiful specimens of different useful breeds, is evident even in these copies, which were carefully made from the originals, and the engravings of which form a part of a work entitled British Sporting Dogs...The whole are engraved by Mr. W. Ward]] réalisée par B. Marshall. [8]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Partridges. Here, a young and lively covey is represented with all the varied attitude and elegant action so peculiar to these birds...The hen, in true character, seeming all affection, and the cock, as if conscious of his protective duties, by boldness of attitude and vigilant look showing his readiness attitude to defend his tender charge. If the spectator could be unacquainted with the season which gives birth to this valued bird, a landscape full of sun beams, and a luxurious crop of wheat tastefully depicted, would not permit him long to remain in doubt; and humble as the blossomed bramble seems, it is not here without its value The preceding was excerpted The sixteen preceding subjects, with two at the engravers, and two others now painting, form the Series of Paintings, from which the Subscription Work, entitled British Animals of Sport after P. Reinagle, A. R. A. is publishing (P. Reinagle, A. R. A.)|Partridges. Here, a young and lively covey is represented with all the varied attitude and elegant action so peculiar to these birds...The hen, in true character, seeming all affection, and the cock, as if conscious of his protective duties, by boldness of attitude and vigilant look showing his readiness attitude to defend his tender charge. If the spectator could be unacquainted with the season which gives birth to this valued bird, a landscape full of sun beams, and a luxurious crop of wheat tastefully depicted, would not permit him long to remain in doubt; and humble as the blossomed bramble seems, it is not here without its value The preceding was excerpted The sixteen preceding subjects, with two at the engravers, and two others now painting, form the Series of Paintings, from which the Subscription Work, entitled British Animals of Sport after P. Reinagle, A. R. A. is publishing]] réalisée par P. Reinagle, A. R. A.. [9]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The gay and majestic Pheasant here becomes the object of the sportsman's pursuit, and whatever obstruction strong and close fern may oppose to Spaniels of the most delicate form, increased energy alone seems thereby to be produced; though nearly smothered in foliage, which, on account of tasty arrangement, richness of tint, and crispness, merits the admiration of both artist and sportsman, these well-bred dogs seem to scorn all pain or difficulty...When powerful sun-beams break through half-stripped boughs, when the remaining foliage assumes the golden tints, we may not doubt but this must be October...which announces death to the bird here depicted; and the dark and solid trunks of massy trees, here intermixed, contribute not a little to produce glowing warmth and powerful contrast The preceding was excerpted The sixteen preceding subjects, with two at the engravers, and two others now painting, form the Series of Paintings, from which the Subscription Work, entitled British Animals of Sport after P. Reinagle, A. R. A. is publishing (P. Reinagle, A. R. A.)|The gay and majestic Pheasant here becomes the object of the sportsman's pursuit, and whatever obstruction strong and close fern may oppose to Spaniels of the most delicate form, increased energy alone seems thereby to be produced; though nearly smothered in foliage, which, on account of tasty arrangement, richness of tint, and crispness, merits the admiration of both artist and sportsman, these well-bred dogs seem to scorn all pain or difficulty...When powerful sun-beams break through half-stripped boughs, when the remaining foliage assumes the golden tints, we may not doubt but this must be October...which announces death to the bird here depicted; and the dark and solid trunks of massy trees, here intermixed, contribute not a little to produce glowing warmth and powerful contrast The preceding was excerpted The sixteen preceding subjects, with two at the engravers, and two others now painting, form the Series of Paintings, from which the Subscription Work, entitled British Animals of Sport after P. Reinagle, A. R. A. is publishing]] réalisée par P. Reinagle, A. R. A.. [10]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Puffin Shooting...the ardent sportsman... seated on a cross stick which is attached to a rope, the end of which is fastened to an iron crow, forced between the rocks above, remains half days and more, suspended, sitting, and swinging on this stick, to shoot the numerous puffins as they quit the crevices of the stupendous cliff, his servant above, lowering him occasionally more or less. The sport, as here represented, gives little trouble, as dogs are employed to bring the floating birds. -- This picture also has its merit, and may be deemed novel and interesting; the colouring of the sea particulary claims attention, being uncommonly transparent The preceding was excerpted The sixteen preceding subjects, with two at the engravers, and two others now painting, form the Series of Paintings, from which the Subscription Work, entitled British Animals of Sport after P. Reinagle, A. R. A. is publishing (P. Reinagle, A. R. A.)|Puffin Shooting...the ardent sportsman... seated on a cross stick which is attached to a rope, the end of which is fastened to an iron crow, forced between the rocks above, remains half days and more, suspended, sitting, and swinging on this stick, to shoot the numerous puffins as they quit the crevices of the stupendous cliff, his servant above, lowering him occasionally more or less. The sport, as here represented, gives little trouble, as dogs are employed to bring the floating birds. -- This picture also has its merit, and may be deemed novel and interesting; the colouring of the sea particulary claims attention, being uncommonly transparent The preceding was excerpted The sixteen preceding subjects, with two at the engravers, and two others now painting, form the Series of Paintings, from which the Subscription Work, entitled British Animals of Sport after P. Reinagle, A. R. A. is publishing]] réalisée par P. Reinagle, A. R. A.. [11]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Chamoy Shooting, in the mountains of Tyrol. Here a brave and hardy people are depicted in their favourite, yet hazardous and manly sport...The painter has here with great credit to himself given a picture of immense extent on a small canvas; and he has, with considerable taste and feeling, attended to every thing which can give information: the delicate waterfall describes the constant fusion of snow from the tops of the mountains, and the woody scenery very properly denotes that still higher mountains shelter the scene and vegetation from bleak blasts; the very lowest spot in this picture tells itself to be the point of some great eminence...The preceding was excerpted The merits of this, and five other pictures, by the same artist, representing Foreign Sports, have determined the proprietor of this gallery to publish A Descriptive Work of Continental Sports after the artist; the six pictures in this gallery will be included therein (F. J. Manskirsch)|Chamoy Shooting, in the mountains of Tyrol. Here a brave and hardy people are depicted in their favourite, yet hazardous and manly sport...The painter has here with great credit to himself given a picture of immense extent on a small canvas; and he has, with considerable taste and feeling, attended to every thing which can give information: the delicate waterfall describes the constant fusion of snow from the tops of the mountains, and the woody scenery very properly denotes that still higher mountains shelter the scene and vegetation from bleak blasts; the very lowest spot in this picture tells itself to be the point of some great eminence...The preceding was excerpted The merits of this, and five other pictures, by the same artist, representing Foreign Sports, have determined the proprietor of this gallery to publish A Descriptive Work of Continental Sports after the artist; the six pictures in this gallery will be included therein]] réalisée par F. J. Manskirsch. [12]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Deer Shooting, in Germany during winter...It is then that gentlemen have resource to the stratagem which forms the subject of this picture...for besides lessening the fatigue, it also affords comfort, by enabling the sportsman to shelter himself from intense cold under his friendly but ponderous fur cloak...measured piles of wood remain throughout the year in the forest, which, considered as a magazine, constantly supplies the weekly wood market. Waggons, and, in winter, sledges, principally drawn by oxen, daily traverse the forests for this purpose, and the most retired parts are even liable to their visits, which causes the deer to become accustomed to these vehicles and their drivers. In order therefore to approach them within certain rifle shot, these kind of sledges are often used...The preceding was excerpted The merits of this, and five other pictures, by the same artist, representing Foreign Sports, have determined the proprietor of this gallery to publish A Descriptive Work of Continental Sports after the artist; the six pictures in this gallery will be included therein (F. J. Manskirsch)|Deer Shooting, in Germany during winter...It is then that gentlemen have resource to the stratagem which forms the subject of this picture...for besides lessening the fatigue, it also affords comfort, by enabling the sportsman to shelter himself from intense cold under his friendly but ponderous fur cloak...measured piles of wood remain throughout the year in the forest, which, considered as a magazine, constantly supplies the weekly wood market. Waggons, and, in winter, sledges, principally drawn by oxen, daily traverse the forests for this purpose, and the most retired parts are even liable to their visits, which causes the deer to become accustomed to these vehicles and their drivers. In order therefore to approach them within certain rifle shot, these kind of sledges are often used...The preceding was excerpted The merits of this, and five other pictures, by the same artist, representing Foreign Sports, have determined the proprietor of this gallery to publish A Descriptive Work of Continental Sports after the artist; the six pictures in this gallery will be included therein]] réalisée par F. J. Manskirsch. [13]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Wild Boar Shooting is a favourite German sport...An ugly but useful animal, not unlike a shepherd's dog, but rather smaller, is here represented...When this dog can overtake the boar he furiously attacks him, and a fierce combat ensues, in which the dogs are often destroyed; the huntsman, who has actively followed the sound, in this case, generally slays the boar by thrusting his sword, or a small knife, into the spine of the neck, and this sagacious dog is taught to give great aid to this difficult task by seizing one of the boar's ears, when by jumping over his back with it fast between his teeth, by the consequent confined attitude, he prevents the boar from injuring his master. Our painter here has chosen a September morning, the sun dispersing the fog, and we now see the little dog in the very act described...The preceding was excerpted The merits of this, and five other pictures, by the same artist, representing foreign sports, have determined the proprietor of this gallery to publish A Descriptive Work of Continental Sports after this artist; the six pictures in this gallery will be included therein; and the particulars and conditions of this work will be found at the end of this Catalogue, to which persons inclined to subscribe are respectfully referred (F. J. Manskirch)|Wild Boar Shooting is a favourite German sport...An ugly but useful animal, not unlike a shepherd's dog, but rather smaller, is here represented...When this dog can overtake the boar he furiously attacks him, and a fierce combat ensues, in which the dogs are often destroyed; the huntsman, who has actively followed the sound, in this case, generally slays the boar by thrusting his sword, or a small knife, into the spine of the neck, and this sagacious dog is taught to give great aid to this difficult task by seizing one of the boar's ears, when by jumping over his back with it fast between his teeth, by the consequent confined attitude, he prevents the boar from injuring his master. Our painter here has chosen a September morning, the sun dispersing the fog, and we now see the little dog in the very act described...The preceding was excerpted The merits of this, and five other pictures, by the same artist, representing foreign sports, have determined the proprietor of this gallery to publish A Descriptive Work of Continental Sports after this artist; the six pictures in this gallery will be included therein; and the particulars and conditions of this work will be found at the end of this Catalogue, to which persons inclined to subscribe are respectfully referred]] réalisée par F. J. Manskirch. [14]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[In Moor Shooting, we are presented with one of those wild and romantic scenes, which cannot fail to bring the noble Black Cock to the eager sportsman's thoughts -- To behold this picture is seemingly to breathe the pure and bracing air of the moor, and a sky abounding with agitation greatly contributes to strengthen that deception. -- Here the contrast of the rich purple heather, and its native sandy soil is most happily applied. The crouching Setter views the Black Cock's flight with unquestioned eagerness, and which the greatest staunchness only seems to check...The preceding was excerpted The sixteen preceding subjects, with two at the engravers, and two others now painting, form the Series of Paintings, from which the Subscription Work, entitled British Animals of Sport after P. Reinagle, A. R. A. is publishing (P. Reinagle, A. R. A.)|In Moor Shooting, we are presented with one of those wild and romantic scenes, which cannot fail to bring the noble Black Cock to the eager sportsman's thoughts -- To behold this picture is seemingly to breathe the pure and bracing air of the moor, and a sky abounding with agitation greatly contributes to strengthen that deception. -- Here the contrast of the rich purple heather, and its native sandy soil is most happily applied. The crouching Setter views the Black Cock's flight with unquestioned eagerness, and which the greatest staunchness only seems to check...The preceding was excerpted The sixteen preceding subjects, with two at the engravers, and two others now painting, form the Series of Paintings, from which the Subscription Work, entitled British Animals of Sport after P. Reinagle, A. R. A. is publishing]] réalisée par P. Reinagle, A. R. A.. [15]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Coursing. Though a sport here so ably represented, and so generally understood, may render description superfluous, yet it may be gratifying to the spectator to know, that these greyhounds as well as the hare were painted from nature, and that the dark greyhound is a faithful portrait of Swift, now in the possession of Captain Hulbert. This dog, (a rare and fine specimen of the ancient Irish greyhound) is an extraordinary animal even in other qualities than speed...The preceding was excerpted The sixteen preceding subjects, with two at the engravers, and two others now painting, form the Series of Paintings, from which the Subscription Work, entitled British Animals of Sport after P. Reinagle, A. R. A. is publishing (P. Reinagle, A. R. A.)|Coursing. Though a sport here so ably represented, and so generally understood, may render description superfluous, yet it may be gratifying to the spectator to know, that these greyhounds as well as the hare were painted from nature, and that the dark greyhound is a faithful portrait of Swift, now in the possession of Captain Hulbert. This dog, (a rare and fine specimen of the ancient Irish greyhound) is an extraordinary animal even in other qualities than speed...The preceding was excerpted The sixteen preceding subjects, with two at the engravers, and two others now painting, form the Series of Paintings, from which the Subscription Work, entitled British Animals of Sport after P. Reinagle, A. R. A. is publishing]] réalisée par P. Reinagle, A. R. A.. [16]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The motley and changeable Ptarmigan has now engaged the attention of the painter of the British Animals of Sport...Though this elegant and delicious bird is not known to every sportsman, being, with few exceptions, confined to parts even of the Scottish highlands, it is too much prized to escape the keen sportsman's notice...The birds are full of character, the landscape grand, and the colouring approaching to enamel in richness The preceding was excerpted The sixteen preceding subjects, with two at the engravers, and two others now painting, form the Series of Paintings, from which the Subscription Work, entitled British Animals of Sport after P. Reinagle, A. R. A. is publishing (P. Reinagle, A. R. A.)|The motley and changeable Ptarmigan has now engaged the attention of the painter of the British Animals of Sport...Though this elegant and delicious bird is not known to every sportsman, being, with few exceptions, confined to parts even of the Scottish highlands, it is too much prized to escape the keen sportsman's notice...The birds are full of character, the landscape grand, and the colouring approaching to enamel in richness The preceding was excerpted The sixteen preceding subjects, with two at the engravers, and two others now painting, form the Series of Paintings, from which the Subscription Work, entitled British Animals of Sport after P. Reinagle, A. R. A. is publishing]] réalisée par P. Reinagle, A. R. A.. [17]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Although marked by all-conquering Age, this surely was a Hunter of superior speed and power...Old Bob, now seventeen years of age, a pensioner for life, and doomed to end his days in that ease which the able discharge of his youthful duties so justly entitles him to, on all occasions continues to show his eagerness to follow the merry pack; and when at times he is indulged, he never fails to prove his pleasure by spirited efforts, which would even grace a younger horse; and these, as if sensible of a deficiency of his former superior powers, he invariably endeavours to improve, by cunningly availing himself of every advantage, which his knowledge of the sport enables him to discern...the painter has fairly represented the glossy and fine skin of a well bred horse, reflecting the aerial tints even in a state of nature; the parts are prominent and properly marked, and a cold back ground is judiciously opposed to the bright colouring of the old hunter The preceding was excerpted (R. B. Davis)|Although marked by all-conquering Age, this surely was a Hunter of superior speed and power...Old Bob, now seventeen years of age, a pensioner for life, and doomed to end his days in that ease which the able discharge of his youthful duties so justly entitles him to, on all occasions continues to show his eagerness to follow the merry pack; and when at times he is indulged, he never fails to prove his pleasure by spirited efforts, which would even grace a younger horse; and these, as if sensible of a deficiency of his former superior powers, he invariably endeavours to improve, by cunningly availing himself of every advantage, which his knowledge of the sport enables him to discern...the painter has fairly represented the glossy and fine skin of a well bred horse, reflecting the aerial tints even in a state of nature; the parts are prominent and properly marked, and a cold back ground is judiciously opposed to the bright colouring of the old hunter The preceding was excerpted]] réalisée par R. B. Davis. [18]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Red Grouse...the scenery and sky are both grand and appropriate, that the heath which smothers the grouse is well painted, and that the character to the birds is active, easy, and natural. To this the artist probably will add, that the colouring is forcible and judicious, and that the birds are highly finished, and full of masterly touch The preceding was excerpted The sixteen preceding subjects, with two at the engravers, and two others now painting, form the Series of Paintings, from which the Subscription Work, entitled British Animals of Sport after P. Reinagle, A. R. A. is publishing (P. Reinagle, A. R. A.)|Red Grouse...the scenery and sky are both grand and appropriate, that the heath which smothers the grouse is well painted, and that the character to the birds is active, easy, and natural. To this the artist probably will add, that the colouring is forcible and judicious, and that the birds are highly finished, and full of masterly touch The preceding was excerpted The sixteen preceding subjects, with two at the engravers, and two others now painting, form the Series of Paintings, from which the Subscription Work, entitled British Animals of Sport after P. Reinagle, A. R. A. is publishing]] réalisée par P. Reinagle, A. R. A.. [19]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Death of the Fox...we allude to the huntsman's beating two hounds: though the artist might for the above stated reasons expect the same indulgence which poetic flights of fancy claim; he need but tell the spectator, that supposing these hounds to have committed some aggression, he introduced punishment to show the difference of canine character: let the fox hunter view the countenances of these dogs; the one, though angry with thewhip, submissive to its owner; the other though in pain, with true vermin in his features turning with menacing look to his master. This picture is highly finished, extremely busy, and the colouring and scene very gay and lively The preceding was excerpted The sixteen preceding subjects, with two at the engravers, and two others now painting, form the Series of Paintings, from which the Subscription Work, entitled British Animals of Sport after P. Reinagle, A. R. A. is publishing (P. Reinagle, A. R. A.)|The Death of the Fox...we allude to the huntsman's beating two hounds: though the artist might for the above stated reasons expect the same indulgence which poetic flights of fancy claim; he need but tell the spectator, that supposing these hounds to have committed some aggression, he introduced punishment to show the difference of canine character: let the fox hunter view the countenances of these dogs; the one, though angry with thewhip, submissive to its owner; the other though in pain, with true vermin in his features turning with menacing look to his master. This picture is highly finished, extremely busy, and the colouring and scene very gay and lively The preceding was excerpted The sixteen preceding subjects, with two at the engravers, and two others now painting, form the Series of Paintings, from which the Subscription Work, entitled British Animals of Sport after P. Reinagle, A. R. A. is publishing]] réalisée par P. Reinagle, A. R. A.. [20]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Fox-Hunting, with all its exhilarating attractions, is displayed on this canvass; and though its dimensions are small, we are presented with an expanded view of a beautiful country, particularly adapted for this manly sport. The leaders of the pack here furiously speed on, and all but the hard-pressed fox seem full of eagerness and pleasure. In a country, which for bold riding, high-bred horses, and superior hounds, surpasses all the world, further explanation of a sport so well understood, must be superfluous...The preceding was excerpted The sixteen preceding subjects, with two at the engravers, and two others now painting, form the Series of Paintings, from which the Subscription Work, entitled British Animals of Sport after P. Reinagle, A. R. A. is publishing (P. Reinagle, A. R. A.)|Fox-Hunting, with all its exhilarating attractions, is displayed on this canvass; and though its dimensions are small, we are presented with an expanded view of a beautiful country, particularly adapted for this manly sport. The leaders of the pack here furiously speed on, and all but the hard-pressed fox seem full of eagerness and pleasure. In a country, which for bold riding, high-bred horses, and superior hounds, surpasses all the world, further explanation of a sport so well understood, must be superfluous...The preceding was excerpted The sixteen preceding subjects, with two at the engravers, and two others now painting, form the Series of Paintings, from which the Subscription Work, entitled British Animals of Sport after P. Reinagle, A. R. A. is publishing]] réalisée par P. Reinagle, A. R. A.. [21]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Fishing, particularly fly-fishing, in no country is so well understood and so skilfully practised as in this; and the neatness, strength, and ingenuity of British fishing tackle is admitted to be unrivalled in any part of the globe...Here the penciling is masterly, and the scene so like nature, that the willow seems to bend, and the truly transparent stream appears to glide. -- Every thing has been attended to, nothing is slighted -- whether we view the basket which contains the luscious and highly finished prize, or the dresses, or other appurtenances, we must confess that we are alike gratified...The preceding was excerpted The sixteen preceding subjects, with two at the engravers, and two others now painting, form the Series of Paintings, from which the Subscription Work, entitled British Animals of Sport after P. Reinagle, A. R. A. is publishing (P. Reinagle, A. R. A.)|Fishing, particularly fly-fishing, in no country is so well understood and so skilfully practised as in this; and the neatness, strength, and ingenuity of British fishing tackle is admitted to be unrivalled in any part of the globe...Here the penciling is masterly, and the scene so like nature, that the willow seems to bend, and the truly transparent stream appears to glide. -- Every thing has been attended to, nothing is slighted -- whether we view the basket which contains the luscious and highly finished prize, or the dresses, or other appurtenances, we must confess that we are alike gratified...The preceding was excerpted The sixteen preceding subjects, with two at the engravers, and two others now painting, form the Series of Paintings, from which the Subscription Work, entitled British Animals of Sport after P. Reinagle, A. R. A. is publishing]] réalisée par P. Reinagle, A. R. A.. [22]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Snipes. To chill the spectator of a snow scene, is not a consequence produced by the pencil of every artist; but to look at this painting, and to feel cold, is not all: for the painter, by a judicious sky abounding with effect, a broken foreground, and transparent colouring, which, in the meadows shows warm springs and a thaw, conveys a sensibility of dampness, to which the treatment of the ice and the tree in the foreground gives great aid. -- The Jack, as well as the Whole Snipe is here the subject of pursuit, and though they may appear large, it should be recollected, that the point of view is taken from an eminence, and that the birds approach the eye...The preceding was excerpted The sixteen preceding subjects, with two at the engravers, and two others now painting, form the Series of Paintings, from which the Subscription Work, entitled British Animals of Sport after P. Reinagle, A. R. A. is publishing (P. Reinagle, A. R. A.)|Snipes. To chill the spectator of a snow scene, is not a consequence produced by the pencil of every artist; but to look at this painting, and to feel cold, is not all: for the painter, by a judicious sky abounding with effect, a broken foreground, and transparent colouring, which, in the meadows shows warm springs and a thaw, conveys a sensibility of dampness, to which the treatment of the ice and the tree in the foreground gives great aid. -- The Jack, as well as the Whole Snipe is here the subject of pursuit, and though they may appear large, it should be recollected, that the point of view is taken from an eminence, and that the birds approach the eye...The preceding was excerpted The sixteen preceding subjects, with two at the engravers, and two others now painting, form the Series of Paintings, from which the Subscription Work, entitled British Animals of Sport after P. Reinagle, A. R. A. is publishing]] réalisée par P. Reinagle, A. R. A.. [23]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Roebucks are principally shot in the highlands of Scotland, and the romantic scene before us successfully guides our imagination to those majestic heights...even the weeds in the fore-ground, not forgetting the simple but elegantly introduced reed, form alone an interesting study: what then must the whole be worth, so united? After beholding the elegant form of the roebucks, carelessly, but judiciously thrown across each other, or inspecting a curious but useful dog in the foreground (a cross between the Spanish pointer and the mastiff), whose coat shews the firm and judicious touch of the artist, and the glazing of whose eye is beautifully contrasted with the death-struck eyes of the roebuck...The rifle here represented is not only excellent, but it may be interesting to add, was formerly in the possession of Frederick the Great of Prussia The preceding was excerpted The sixteen preceding subjects, with two at the engravers, and two others now painting, form the Series of Paintings, from which the Subscription Work, entitled British Animals of Sport after P. Reinagle, A. R. A. is publishing (P. Reinagle, A. R. A.)|Roebucks are principally shot in the highlands of Scotland, and the romantic scene before us successfully guides our imagination to those majestic heights...even the weeds in the fore-ground, not forgetting the simple but elegantly introduced reed, form alone an interesting study: what then must the whole be worth, so united? After beholding the elegant form of the roebucks, carelessly, but judiciously thrown across each other, or inspecting a curious but useful dog in the foreground (a cross between the Spanish pointer and the mastiff), whose coat shews the firm and judicious touch of the artist, and the glazing of whose eye is beautifully contrasted with the death-struck eyes of the roebuck...The rifle here represented is not only excellent, but it may be interesting to add, was formerly in the possession of Frederick the Great of Prussia The preceding was excerpted The sixteen preceding subjects, with two at the engravers, and two others now painting, form the Series of Paintings, from which the Subscription Work, entitled British Animals of Sport after P. Reinagle, A. R. A. is publishing]] réalisée par P. Reinagle, A. R. A.. [24]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[If Woodcock Shooting affords pleasure to the manly and expert shot, because it requires skill, and is healthy from its exercise, the recollection that the fruits of his labour will, by his friends, be received as a welcome dainty, cannot fail to increase his enjoyment. -- Let us ask that sportsman, if meeting with a bank like this, moistened by a rivulet or other spring, which, nourishing the roots of the hardy hazle, or the silky willow, glides under shelter of the bramble, dog grass, and other weeds or shrubs here so correctly represented, whether his willing thumb will not by instinct tender to his favourite gun its ready aid, to kill the valued cock, here so much to be expected?...the scene is happily chosen, the cocking spaniels full of spirit and beauty, the frosty mist characteristic of the season, and the cock, exclusive of delicate pencilling, finely drawn...The preceding was excerpted The sixteen preceding subjects, with two at the engravers, and two others now painting, form the Series of Paintings, from which the Subscription Work, entitled British Animals of Sport after P. Reinagle, A. R. A. is publishing (P. Reinagle, A. R. A.)|If Woodcock Shooting affords pleasure to the manly and expert shot, because it requires skill, and is healthy from its exercise, the recollection that the fruits of his labour will, by his friends, be received as a welcome dainty, cannot fail to increase his enjoyment. -- Let us ask that sportsman, if meeting with a bank like this, moistened by a rivulet or other spring, which, nourishing the roots of the hardy hazle, or the silky willow, glides under shelter of the bramble, dog grass, and other weeds or shrubs here so correctly represented, whether his willing thumb will not by instinct tender to his favourite gun its ready aid, to kill the valued cock, here so much to be expected?...the scene is happily chosen, the cocking spaniels full of spirit and beauty, the frosty mist characteristic of the season, and the cock, exclusive of delicate pencilling, finely drawn...The preceding was excerpted The sixteen preceding subjects, with two at the engravers, and two others now painting, form the Series of Paintings, from which the Subscription Work, entitled British Animals of Sport after P. Reinagle, A. R. A. is publishing]] réalisée par P. Reinagle, A. R. A.. [25]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Those who have seen a Fox Breaking Cover, will not hesitate to allow that here is a proper one to try for a fox...The care which has been bestowed on the finishing of this picture we think must excite admiration; the time in the morning is well described, the landscape and the silvery sky characteristic, but the cover is exquisite. Is it not difficult to say, whether the armed furze, or the tasty fern, or the humble bramble is best represented? are not all, as well as the prostrate tree in the foreground, alike faithfully and beautifully finished?...the painter has chosen so large and strong a fox for his foreground; besides beautiful touch and exquisite foliage, this finely colored painting recommends itself for aerial perspective The preceding was excerpted The sixteen preceding subjects, with two at the engravers, and two others now painting, form the Series of Paintings, from which the Subscription Work, entitled British Animals of Sport after P. Reinagle, A. R. A. is publishing (P. Reinagle, A. R. A.)|Those who have seen a Fox Breaking Cover, will not hesitate to allow that here is a proper one to try for a fox...The care which has been bestowed on the finishing of this picture we think must excite admiration; the time in the morning is well described, the landscape and the silvery sky characteristic, but the cover is exquisite. Is it not difficult to say, whether the armed furze, or the tasty fern, or the humble bramble is best represented? are not all, as well as the prostrate tree in the foreground, alike faithfully and beautifully finished?...the painter has chosen so large and strong a fox for his foreground; besides beautiful touch and exquisite foliage, this finely colored painting recommends itself for aerial perspective The preceding was excerpted The sixteen preceding subjects, with two at the engravers, and two others now painting, form the Series of Paintings, from which the Subscription Work, entitled British Animals of Sport after P. Reinagle, A. R. A. is publishing]] réalisée par P. Reinagle, A. R. A.. [26]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Stag Hunting, even in ancient times, was deemed a royal pleasure. The noble stag here exchanges elements for shelter; but the darting spray of his limpid bed cannot check the pursuitful perseverance of hounds, who, regardless of the scene, eagerly press forward to evince that their ability and inclination even there will remain alike unimpaired. This also is a very highly finished picture of vigorous colouring; the contour and general expression of the stag is excellent, and the agitated and frothy water is very masterly; indeed the whole is a specimen of rich pencilling and enamel-like colouring The sixteen preceding subjects, with two at the engravers, and two others now painting, form the Series of Paintings, from which the Subscription Work, entitled British Animals of Sport after P. Reinagle, A. R. A. is publishing (P. Reinagle, A. R. A.)|Stag Hunting, even in ancient times, was deemed a royal pleasure. The noble stag here exchanges elements for shelter; but the darting spray of his limpid bed cannot check the pursuitful perseverance of hounds, who, regardless of the scene, eagerly press forward to evince that their ability and inclination even there will remain alike unimpaired. This also is a very highly finished picture of vigorous colouring; the contour and general expression of the stag is excellent, and the agitated and frothy water is very masterly; indeed the whole is a specimen of rich pencilling and enamel-like colouring The sixteen preceding subjects, with two at the engravers, and two others now painting, form the Series of Paintings, from which the Subscription Work, entitled British Animals of Sport after P. Reinagle, A. R. A. is publishing]] réalisée par P. Reinagle, A. R. A.. [27]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[This Pheasant is not only well drawn and correctly coloured, but shows with much truth, that animated action so peculiar to this beautiful bird; the extremities are particularly well designed and finished, and the whole is relieved by a tasty and appropriate back ground (Benson, Hony.)|This Pheasant is not only well drawn and correctly coloured, but shows with much truth, that animated action so peculiar to this beautiful bird; the extremities are particularly well designed and finished, and the whole is relieved by a tasty and appropriate back ground]] réalisée par Benson, Hony.. [28]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [["Aeneas shooting Deer on the Coast of Lybia. -- Achates and his followers are represented at a little distance behind, where the woody landscape is ennobled by several temples, and other venerable buildings. The foreground is divided by a lake, having an outlet into a bay, where Aeneas is supposed to expect the appearance of the missing vessels of his fleet."...The noble ruin in the foreground, the temple, and the lofty tower in the distance, are touched in a manner truly masterly, whilst on the right, built on the summits of a craggy rock, a noble castle with its battlements aspiring stands...This valuable painting came from the Colonna Palace, and lately belonged to the famed Walsh Porter collection; and it is asserted that it was the last picture this esteemed artist painted The preceding was excerpted (Claude le Lorrain)|"Aeneas shooting Deer on the Coast of Lybia. -- Achates and his followers are represented at a little distance behind, where the woody landscape is ennobled by several temples, and other venerable buildings. The foreground is divided by a lake, having an outlet into a bay, where Aeneas is supposed to expect the appearance of the missing vessels of his fleet."...The noble ruin in the foreground, the temple, and the lofty tower in the distance, are touched in a manner truly masterly, whilst on the right, built on the summits of a craggy rock, a noble castle with its battlements aspiring stands...This valuable painting came from the Colonna Palace, and lately belonged to the famed Walsh Porter collection; and it is asserted that it was the last picture this esteemed artist painted The preceding was excerpted]] réalisée par Claude le Lorrain. [29]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Peasants and Horses have in numerous instances engaged the painter's attention, and though a repeated subject, it is capable of endless variety as to treatment: provided nature is observed, and good grouping supported by proper scenery and judicious coloring, it will ever interest the spectator; for rustic simplicity never fails to charm the feeling mind. If the beholder should be sparing of his attention to this picture, it will at all events not be occasioned by a deficiency of the above mentioned recommendations, for it appears to us that the attitudes and outlines prove that nature must have furnished them, and we feel no hesitation in saying that the composition as well as the coloring and general management is very pleasing and artist like (R. B. Davis)|Peasants and Horses have in numerous instances engaged the painter's attention, and though a repeated subject, it is capable of endless variety as to treatment: provided nature is observed, and good grouping supported by proper scenery and judicious coloring, it will ever interest the spectator; for rustic simplicity never fails to charm the feeling mind. If the beholder should be sparing of his attention to this picture, it will at all events not be occasioned by a deficiency of the above mentioned recommendations, for it appears to us that the attitudes and outlines prove that nature must have furnished them, and we feel no hesitation in saying that the composition as well as the coloring and general management is very pleasing and artist like]] réalisée par R. B. Davis. [33]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape of great extent, in its foreground exhibits a Group of Peasants returning from Market. If a powerful sun-set neglected to mark the evening scene, panniers partially filled with all but rustic produce could not fail to indicate a return; and to which the jaded gait of the animals, and the contented features of their owners greatly contributes: in addition to which the departing sun, too powerful for the peasant's eye, is well contrasted by deep cloudy tints; exclusive of the above recommendation, this picture may be considered as well coloured, and as an useful study from nature (R. B. Davis)|A Landscape of great extent, in its foreground exhibits a Group of Peasants returning from Market. If a powerful sun-set neglected to mark the evening scene, panniers partially filled with all but rustic produce could not fail to indicate a return; and to which the jaded gait of the animals, and the contented features of their owners greatly contributes: in addition to which the departing sun, too powerful for the peasant's eye, is well contrasted by deep cloudy tints; exclusive of the above recommendation, this picture may be considered as well coloured, and as an useful study from nature]] réalisée par R. B. Davis. [34]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Though instructed by the artist to name this picture, Greyhounds beating for a Hare, we must be excused the fear...that the scene here depicted is, however, perfectly characteristic with coursing...we behold a sporting picture differing widely from common coursing, by a display of that pomp, method, and grandeur, confined to the upper ranks, who partonize the breed of greyhounds, which in this scene is very properly introduced; and the effect of the whole as a picture is rich and powerful The preceding was excerpted (P. Reinagle, A. R. A.)|Though instructed by the artist to name this picture, Greyhounds beating for a Hare, we must be excused the fear...that the scene here depicted is, however, perfectly characteristic with coursing...we behold a sporting picture differing widely from common coursing, by a display of that pomp, method, and grandeur, confined to the upper ranks, who partonize the breed of greyhounds, which in this scene is very properly introduced; and the effect of the whole as a picture is rich and powerful The preceding was excerpted]] réalisée par P. Reinagle, A. R. A.. [35]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Tyroleans returning from Chamoy-Shooting, with a real view of the Castle and City of Fürssen, on the river Lech; showing the Tyrolean fortress Ehrenberg, and the Bavarian castle Hohen Schwangau; and taken from the mountain Auberg...a real view of wonderful extent, and what would seem a forest of lofty snow-topped mountains. In their centre, we behold a fertile valley full of populous towns and villages, which, viewed with theAlpine scenery around, are scarce perceptible; from which cause also a stately river is reduced to insignificance; in the foreground we perceive the lower parts of rocks, on which a well composed group of Tyroleans take rest; fatigue marks every attitude, and hardihood their form...The design of the distant mountains as well as their colouring is particularly fine, and between them rays of lights breaking through the clouds of a rich and bold sky, descend, illuminating the distant towers and the cultivated hills...to which perfections the artist has added a group of figures full of expression, and which are as finely drawn as they are tastefully coloured, the herd of domestic goats is also properly introduced The preceding was excerpted (F. J. Manskirsch)|Tyroleans returning from Chamoy-Shooting, with a real view of the Castle and City of Fürssen, on the river Lech; showing the Tyrolean fortress Ehrenberg, and the Bavarian castle Hohen Schwangau; and taken from the mountain Auberg...a real view of wonderful extent, and what would seem a forest of lofty snow-topped mountains. In their centre, we behold a fertile valley full of populous towns and villages, which, viewed with theAlpine scenery around, are scarce perceptible; from which cause also a stately river is reduced to insignificance; in the foreground we perceive the lower parts of rocks, on which a well composed group of Tyroleans take rest; fatigue marks every attitude, and hardihood their form...The design of the distant mountains as well as their colouring is particularly fine, and between them rays of lights breaking through the clouds of a rich and bold sky, descend, illuminating the distant towers and the cultivated hills...to which perfections the artist has added a group of figures full of expression, and which are as finely drawn as they are tastefully coloured, the herd of domestic goats is also properly introduced The preceding was excerpted]] réalisée par F. J. Manskirsch. [36]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Though in the Stallion before us we behold a faithful portrait of Bay Ascham, a great grandson of the Goldolphin Arabian, both by dam and sire, the painter has rendered his picture interesting even to persons who are unacquainted with this fine animal...The principal figures here, and the horse in particular, are well drawn, and coloured with an attention which not only shews correct observation of even trifles, but also great ability of penciling; the points of the horse are well described, the skin is finely coloured; indeed the whole, though a large subject, exhibits a high finished and masterly touch, which would even become a cabinet picture The preceding was excerpted (Agasse)|Though in the Stallion before us we behold a faithful portrait of Bay Ascham, a great grandson of the Goldolphin Arabian, both by dam and sire, the painter has rendered his picture interesting even to persons who are unacquainted with this fine animal...The principal figures here, and the horse in particular, are well drawn, and coloured with an attention which not only shews correct observation of even trifles, but also great ability of penciling; the points of the horse are well described, the skin is finely coloured; indeed the whole, though a large subject, exhibits a high finished and masterly touch, which would even become a cabinet picture The preceding was excerpted]] réalisée par Agasse. [37]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Cattle. The beauties of this captivating picture are so prominent that an attempt of description or praise may be justly deemed superfluous. The plain observer even, though perfectly untutored in science, or in the names of esteemed masters may here feel induced to exclaim, ~this picture is so true to nature, so sweetly coloured, and so bewitching, that I even venture to proclaim it the performance of some eminent master.' ...Can a painting either in outline or colouring surpass these cattle in imitating nature? Can the attention to character and judicious grouping be exceeded? It would seem doubtful; and to these merits rich scenery, a romantic back ground, and a bold and finely broken foreground, are engaging additions, in which the cool and well managed morning tints ought to be included. Harmony, powerful effect, and delicate and delusive high finishing, mark the taste of this great and esteemed master, and with these beauties this little jewel abounds...The preceding was excerpted (Adrian Vandervelde)|Cattle. The beauties of this captivating picture are so prominent that an attempt of description or praise may be justly deemed superfluous. The plain observer even, though perfectly untutored in science, or in the names of esteemed masters may here feel induced to exclaim, ~this picture is so true to nature, so sweetly coloured, and so bewitching, that I even venture to proclaim it the performance of some eminent master.' ...Can a painting either in outline or colouring surpass these cattle in imitating nature? Can the attention to character and judicious grouping be exceeded? It would seem doubtful; and to these merits rich scenery, a romantic back ground, and a bold and finely broken foreground, are engaging additions, in which the cool and well managed morning tints ought to be included. Harmony, powerful effect, and delicate and delusive high finishing, mark the taste of this great and esteemed master, and with these beauties this little jewel abounds...The preceding was excerpted]] réalisée par Adrian Vandervelde. [38]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Cattle and Peasants enrich a pleasing landscape, which in its bold and well broken foreground displays the remains of an archway, and other ruins; thereby giving room to suppose the scene to lay in Italy. Brilliant as the colour of this charming picture is, nature in no part seems exceeded; the outlines are correctly drawn, the figures and animals tastefully grouped, and the aerial perspective as well as the sky, partake greatly of the well known ability of the master, whose finishing must be allowed to be as delicate as his colouring is rich Prints have been engraved from this delightful picture and its companion, No.26. which are sold in colours only (Rosa)|Cattle and Peasants enrich a pleasing landscape, which in its bold and well broken foreground displays the remains of an archway, and other ruins; thereby giving room to suppose the scene to lay in Italy. Brilliant as the colour of this charming picture is, nature in no part seems exceeded; the outlines are correctly drawn, the figures and animals tastefully grouped, and the aerial perspective as well as the sky, partake greatly of the well known ability of the master, whose finishing must be allowed to be as delicate as his colouring is rich Prints have been engraved from this delightful picture and its companion, No.26. which are sold in colours only]] réalisée par Rosa. [39]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Funeral Procession of the Houynhnms. "If the Hoynhnms can avoid casualties they die only of old age, and are buried in the obscurest places that can be found, their friends or relations expressing neither joy nor grief at their departure." Gulliver's Travels, Part IV. Chap. IX. p. 297...We here see a dead Houynhnm drawn on a sledge by disgusting filthy Yahoos, conformable to the author's description, and which the artist has faithfully followed by delineating the Houynhnms with sagacious features, yet void of grief, which also are powerfully contrasted by the brutish and miserable appearance of the Yahoos, who seem perfectly servile and inferior to the elegantly formed Houynhmns. These are not only correctly introduced in the foreground, but by being justly dispersed throughout the whole picture appear as the reasonable and governing inhabitants of the country...the distance is not only very sunny and well coloured, but is aided by a dazzling foreground; for here the lights and shadows are very bold and massy, and the determined sunshine, adhering to the dead Houynhnm, and particularly to the prominent parts of sledge, is not only very natural but powerfully opposed by correct shades full of effect. The habitations of the singular inhabitants of this country are also faithful representations of the author's description The preceding was excerpted (R. B. Davis)|Funeral Procession of the Houynhnms. "If the Hoynhnms can avoid casualties they die only of old age, and are buried in the obscurest places that can be found, their friends or relations expressing neither joy nor grief at their departure." Gulliver's Travels, Part IV. Chap. IX. p. 297...We here see a dead Houynhnm drawn on a sledge by disgusting filthy Yahoos, conformable to the author's description, and which the artist has faithfully followed by delineating the Houynhnms with sagacious features, yet void of grief, which also are powerfully contrasted by the brutish and miserable appearance of the Yahoos, who seem perfectly servile and inferior to the elegantly formed Houynhmns. These are not only correctly introduced in the foreground, but by being justly dispersed throughout the whole picture appear as the reasonable and governing inhabitants of the country...the distance is not only very sunny and well coloured, but is aided by a dazzling foreground; for here the lights and shadows are very bold and massy, and the determined sunshine, adhering to the dead Houynhnm, and particularly to the prominent parts of sledge, is not only very natural but powerfully opposed by correct shades full of effect. The habitations of the singular inhabitants of this country are also faithful representations of the author's description The preceding was excerpted]] réalisée par R. B. Davis. [40]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Cattle Going to Water. Rosa was not only the keeper of the valuable imperial galleries at Vienna, but also a painter of the first eminence, whose favourite subjects always displayed cattle...In the picture before us, the sheep drinking is so exquisite, and the goat too full of character to need the assurance of his excelling in those animals, and his cows are equally well drawn and as highly finished...and here the richness of the distance, with a forcible but highly finished foreground, prove our assertion, and which the tone of a well managed sky greatly supports. Prints have been engraved from this delightful picture and its companion, No.26. which are sold in colours only. Really when we consider how neatly they are finished and coloured, we cannot think them dear at six guineas per pair, which is the price Mr. Murphy of No. 19, Howland street, as the publisher, charges for them The preceding was excerpted (Rosa)|Cattle Going to Water. Rosa was not only the keeper of the valuable imperial galleries at Vienna, but also a painter of the first eminence, whose favourite subjects always displayed cattle...In the picture before us, the sheep drinking is so exquisite, and the goat too full of character to need the assurance of his excelling in those animals, and his cows are equally well drawn and as highly finished...and here the richness of the distance, with a forcible but highly finished foreground, prove our assertion, and which the tone of a well managed sky greatly supports. Prints have been engraved from this delightful picture and its companion, No.26. which are sold in colours only. Really when we consider how neatly they are finished and coloured, we cannot think them dear at six guineas per pair, which is the price Mr. Murphy of No. 19, Howland street, as the publisher, charges for them The preceding was excerpted]] réalisée par Rosa. [41]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Black Game. -- Here, as the birds are principal, every thing else has purposely been slighted; it must however be allowed that the outline and coloring is correct to nature, and neatly executed: these also were painted under the direction of the late Mr. Elmer (Mr. Elmer)|Black Game. -- Here, as the birds are principal, every thing else has purposely been slighted; it must however be allowed that the outline and coloring is correct to nature, and neatly executed: these also were painted under the direction of the late Mr. Elmer]] réalisée par Mr. Elmer. [42]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Red Game. -- Here, as the birds are principal, every thing else has purposely been slighted; it must however be allowed that the outline and coloring is correct to nature, and neatly executed: these also were painted under the direction of the late Mr. Elmer (Mr. Elmer)|Red Game. -- Here, as the birds are principal, every thing else has purposely been slighted; it must however be allowed that the outline and coloring is correct to nature, and neatly executed: these also were painted under the direction of the late Mr. Elmer]] réalisée par Mr. Elmer. [43]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [["Just turned out!" has been the general exclamation of persons who inspected this little study, while it remained in an unfinished state on the easel. Then it would seem that the painter has been successful, when he, by the horse's countenance and attitude, attempted to express the pleasure, which this noble animal feels, when, unincumbered by that badge of slavery the bridle, it treads luxurious pasture. -- Those who have seen the horse exchange the bit for liberty, best know the sportive attitudes which agitate his frame. -- With open mouth and flowing mane, he quits his keeper, and extreme happiness marks varied and succeeding antic forms...The preceding was excerpted (F. J. Manskirch)|"Just turned out!" has been the general exclamation of persons who inspected this little study, while it remained in an unfinished state on the easel. Then it would seem that the painter has been successful, when he, by the horse's countenance and attitude, attempted to express the pleasure, which this noble animal feels, when, unincumbered by that badge of slavery the bridle, it treads luxurious pasture. -- Those who have seen the horse exchange the bit for liberty, best know the sportive attitudes which agitate his frame. -- With open mouth and flowing mane, he quits his keeper, and extreme happiness marks varied and succeeding antic forms...The preceding was excerpted]] réalisée par F. J. Manskirch. [44]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[An Old Woman holding a Candle out of a Window, Dead Poultry beside her, -- a Bird Cage suspended above, and two Persons conversing in an inner chamber; form, with a well painted curtain, the subjects of this bewitching little cabinet picture. Annexed to Gerard Dow's name upon it, we perceive the date of 1671, to which we may add, that originally it was in Robit's collection at Paris...the furrowed countenance of the old woman is most admirably descriptive of old age, but still abounds with sufficient animation to cause us to listen for her voice; the parts which are illuminated by the light of the candle are marked with truth and are seen to great advantage; but the powerful glare falling upon the hand, which seems to tremble through the debility of extreme old age, is really deceptive. All the secondary objects are treated with equal delicacy and fidelity to nature; and among these we must point out the shadow upon the arch thrown from the bird's cage, which, so far from being trifling, merits particular notice. This little treasure, though perhaps the least in size in this collection, may be deemed its greatest ornament...It belonged to the late Walsh Porter Collection The preceding was excerpted (Gerard Dow)|An Old Woman holding a Candle out of a Window, Dead Poultry beside her, -- a Bird Cage suspended above, and two Persons conversing in an inner chamber; form, with a well painted curtain, the subjects of this bewitching little cabinet picture. Annexed to Gerard Dow's name upon it, we perceive the date of 1671, to which we may add, that originally it was in Robit's collection at Paris...the furrowed countenance of the old woman is most admirably descriptive of old age, but still abounds with sufficient animation to cause us to listen for her voice; the parts which are illuminated by the light of the candle are marked with truth and are seen to great advantage; but the powerful glare falling upon the hand, which seems to tremble through the debility of extreme old age, is really deceptive. All the secondary objects are treated with equal delicacy and fidelity to nature; and among these we must point out the shadow upon the arch thrown from the bird's cage, which, so far from being trifling, merits particular notice. This little treasure, though perhaps the least in size in this collection, may be deemed its greatest ornament...It belonged to the late Walsh Porter Collection The preceding was excerpted]] réalisée par Gerard Dow. [45]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Here, a Wounded Wild Boar, though nearly exhausted, is, on the approach of the Blood Hound, making every effort to leave a cavity drifted over with snow, into which he had fallen and where he had remained from sickness occasioned by the wound, till roused by the indefatigable blood hound...the boar is in a great measure concealed by the ridge of snow between him and the dog...The artist very judiciously has not only varied this from the other wild-boar picture as to season, but he has also shown us a different province of Germany, by representing a forest of firs, pines and other evergreens; which not only contrasts uncommonly well with the snow, but is also coloured in a masterly manner...The red sky, so characteristic of a heavy snow season, cannot fail to indicate the west, and which is clearly pointed out by the falling tree, and the drifts of snow which have received their direction from the pressure of northern blasts. The snow is excellently painted, and when we add that this picture appears more like enamel, than on canvass, we do no more the justice to the artist's talents...The preceding was excerpted The merits of this, and five other pictures, by the same artist, representing Foreign Sports, have determined the proprietor of this gallery to publish A Descriptive Work of Continental Sports after the artist; the six pictures in this gallery will be included therein (F. J. Manskirsch)|Here, a Wounded Wild Boar, though nearly exhausted, is, on the approach of the Blood Hound, making every effort to leave a cavity drifted over with snow, into which he had fallen and where he had remained from sickness occasioned by the wound, till roused by the indefatigable blood hound...the boar is in a great measure concealed by the ridge of snow between him and the dog...The artist very judiciously has not only varied this from the other wild-boar picture as to season, but he has also shown us a different province of Germany, by representing a forest of firs, pines and other evergreens; which not only contrasts uncommonly well with the snow, but is also coloured in a masterly manner...The red sky, so characteristic of a heavy snow season, cannot fail to indicate the west, and which is clearly pointed out by the falling tree, and the drifts of snow which have received their direction from the pressure of northern blasts. The snow is excellently painted, and when we add that this picture appears more like enamel, than on canvass, we do no more the justice to the artist's talents...The preceding was excerpted The merits of this, and five other pictures, by the same artist, representing Foreign Sports, have determined the proprietor of this gallery to publish A Descriptive Work of Continental Sports after the artist; the six pictures in this gallery will be included therein]] réalisée par F. J. Manskirsch. [46]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Native of Finland having slain a Bear, is, according to the custom of that country, offering thanks to the deity for his success in the conquest of an antagonist, who also proves the destroyer of his favourite and dying dog...so sure is he of his aim, that a Finlander, rather than submit to the stigma of fear, instead of avoiding, will attack this formidable animal with a knife only, if chance should produce a meeting: and the scene here depicted is one of that sort, where a bear having taken and destroyed the faithful companion of the hero of the picture, is by him pursued to a spot "unfrequented by the haunts of man," and gallantly slain with the sole aid of his knife or poignard...The preceding was excerpted The merits of this, and five other pictures, by the same artist, representing Foreign Sports, have determined the proprietor of this gallery to publish A Descriptive Work of Continental Sports after the artist; the six pictures in this gallery will be included therein (F. J. Manskirsch)|A Native of Finland having slain a Bear, is, according to the custom of that country, offering thanks to the deity for his success in the conquest of an antagonist, who also proves the destroyer of his favourite and dying dog...so sure is he of his aim, that a Finlander, rather than submit to the stigma of fear, instead of avoiding, will attack this formidable animal with a knife only, if chance should produce a meeting: and the scene here depicted is one of that sort, where a bear having taken and destroyed the faithful companion of the hero of the picture, is by him pursued to a spot "unfrequented by the haunts of man," and gallantly slain with the sole aid of his knife or poignard...The preceding was excerpted The merits of this, and five other pictures, by the same artist, representing Foreign Sports, have determined the proprietor of this gallery to publish A Descriptive Work of Continental Sports after the artist; the six pictures in this gallery will be included therein]] réalisée par F. J. Manskirsch. [47]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The large majestic German Stag retires in the month of August and early in September to the most obscure and remote parts of the forest, where he harbours all day...In the foreground of this picture we behold a very beautiful stag, who having drank, is about to cool himself in the water: for the painter has availed himself of the month of August to enable him to design this elegant animal in romantic and obscure retirement...besides enriching his foreground and water with aquatic weeds, which prove his knowledge of the scene he chose, as much as they do the happy power of his tasteful pencil. N. B. This finely coloured picture as well Nos. 31, 32, 33, 35, and 37, will be given in the subscription work alluded to after No. 31 The preceding was excerpted The merits of this, and five other pictures, by the same artist, representing Foreign Sports, have determined the proprietor of this gallery to publish A Descriptive Work of Continental Sports after the artist; the six pictures in this gallery will be included therein (F. J. Manskirsch)|The large majestic German Stag retires in the month of August and early in September to the most obscure and remote parts of the forest, where he harbours all day...In the foreground of this picture we behold a very beautiful stag, who having drank, is about to cool himself in the water: for the painter has availed himself of the month of August to enable him to design this elegant animal in romantic and obscure retirement...besides enriching his foreground and water with aquatic weeds, which prove his knowledge of the scene he chose, as much as they do the happy power of his tasteful pencil. N. B. This finely coloured picture as well Nos. 31, 32, 33, 35, and 37, will be given in the subscription work alluded to after No. 31 The preceding was excerpted The merits of this, and five other pictures, by the same artist, representing Foreign Sports, have determined the proprietor of this gallery to publish A Descriptive Work of Continental Sports after the artist; the six pictures in this gallery will be included therein]] réalisée par F. J. Manskirsch. [48]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape with Cows These three small studies were painted with Smith and Warner's new invented balsam colours; and though slight, are composed with considerable taste, and in their execution, effect and neatness has not been neglected; and these subjects form instructive lessons for the young amateur painter, and indeed were solely designed for that purpose (F. J. Manskirsch)|A Landscape with Cows These three small studies were painted with Smith and Warner's new invented balsam colours; and though slight, are composed with considerable taste, and in their execution, effect and neatness has not been neglected; and these subjects form instructive lessons for the young amateur painter, and indeed were solely designed for that purpose]] réalisée par F. J. Manskirsch. [49]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A ditto Landscape with Lime Kiln, &c. These three small studies were painted with Smith and Warner's new invented balsam colours; and though slight, are composed with considerable taste, and in their execution, effect and neatness has not been neglected; and these subjects form instructive lessons for the young amateur painter, and indeed were solely designed for that purpose (F. J. Mansirsch)|A ditto Landscape with Lime Kiln, &c. These three small studies were painted with Smith and Warner's new invented balsam colours; and though slight, are composed with considerable taste, and in their execution, effect and neatness has not been neglected; and these subjects form instructive lessons for the young amateur painter, and indeed were solely designed for that purpose]] réalisée par F. J. Mansirsch. [50]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Cow's drinking. These three small studies were painted with Smith and Warner's new invented balsam colours; and though slight, are composed with considerable taste, and in their execution, effect and neatness has not been neglected; and these subjects form instructive lessons for the young amateur painter, and indeed were solely designed for that purpose (F. J. Manskirsch)|Cow's drinking. These three small studies were painted with Smith and Warner's new invented balsam colours; and though slight, are composed with considerable taste, and in their execution, effect and neatness has not been neglected; and these subjects form instructive lessons for the young amateur painter, and indeed were solely designed for that purpose]] réalisée par F. J. Manskirsch. [51]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[This Horse and Groom partakes considerably of the stile of a favorite modern horse painter; but the scenery differs from his manner, and induces us to think it an effort of uninfluenced imagination: besides neat coloring and a pleasing general effect, we must admit that considerable animation of countenance is pourtrayed in the horse (P. A. Reinagle, Jun.)|This Horse and Groom partakes considerably of the stile of a favorite modern horse painter; but the scenery differs from his manner, and induces us to think it an effort of uninfluenced imagination: besides neat coloring and a pleasing general effect, we must admit that considerable animation of countenance is pourtrayed in the horse]] réalisée par P. A. Reinagle, Jun.. [52]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Mallard, a couple of Woodcocks, and a Snipe, are here neatly grouped, and drawn and coloured in true imitation of nature. -- Masterly indeed is the management of the plumage of all; but that of the Mallard's breast and body, as also its fat look, shows science, which the deathlike character of his head and feet alone can rival. Though we have dwelt particularly on the Mallard, we must admit that the Cocks and the Snipe are no less proofs of this justly esteemed master's powers, whose firm and rich touch was invariably aided by neat penciling (Rysbrack)|A Mallard, a couple of Woodcocks, and a Snipe, are here neatly grouped, and drawn and coloured in true imitation of nature. -- Masterly indeed is the management of the plumage of all; but that of the Mallard's breast and body, as also its fat look, shows science, which the deathlike character of his head and feet alone can rival. Though we have dwelt particularly on the Mallard, we must admit that the Cocks and the Snipe are no less proofs of this justly esteemed master's powers, whose firm and rich touch was invariably aided by neat penciling]] réalisée par Rysbrack. [53]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Those who have seen Horses frightened by Lightning, will not fail to admire this picture. Is this grand and awful scene not correctly represented? Is the composition and outline of the horses not fine? Surely no one beholding their attitudes can doubt that they labour under extreme fear and agitation, occasioned by the momentary illumination. Aided by the ignited electric fluid bursting from the surcharged clouds, we perceive a very pleasing and well coloured landscape, which in its back ground exhibits storm accompanied by neatly depicted rain and dust, and which is also visible in a glowing foreground full of rich shrubs and trees, bending before the wind. The tinting of this picture throughout is fine, but that of the lightning is full of deception and very masterly; for the sulphurous tints appear to the spectator's eye to be in constant awful motion, and the penciling of every part is luxurious in the extreme (F. J. Manskirsch)|Those who have seen Horses frightened by Lightning, will not fail to admire this picture. Is this grand and awful scene not correctly represented? Is the composition and outline of the horses not fine? Surely no one beholding their attitudes can doubt that they labour under extreme fear and agitation, occasioned by the momentary illumination. Aided by the ignited electric fluid bursting from the surcharged clouds, we perceive a very pleasing and well coloured landscape, which in its back ground exhibits storm accompanied by neatly depicted rain and dust, and which is also visible in a glowing foreground full of rich shrubs and trees, bending before the wind. The tinting of this picture throughout is fine, but that of the lightning is full of deception and very masterly; for the sulphurous tints appear to the spectator's eye to be in constant awful motion, and the penciling of every part is luxurious in the extreme]] réalisée par F. J. Manskirsch. [54]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Here, besides a Mandarin Duck, we observe a Pyed Field-Fair, and what appears to us as a beautiful species of the Woodpecker kind, with some Finches in the foreground. The true adherence to nature, and other merits, which we praised in our description of No. 42, is alike applicable to this picture; its grouping however is superior, and in delicacy and high finishing it exceeds its companion greatly. Nothing can be better expressed and coloured than the drooping feathers about the Field-fair's neck, and the management and colouring of the Woodpecker, is abundant with touch and science; nay even the little birds themselves form a highly finished study, closely copying nature in effect and beauty (Rysbrack)|Here, besides a Mandarin Duck, we observe a Pyed Field-Fair, and what appears to us as a beautiful species of the Woodpecker kind, with some Finches in the foreground. The true adherence to nature, and other merits, which we praised in our description of No. 42, is alike applicable to this picture; its grouping however is superior, and in delicacy and high finishing it exceeds its companion greatly. Nothing can be better expressed and coloured than the drooping feathers about the Field-fair's neck, and the management and colouring of the Woodpecker, is abundant with touch and science; nay even the little birds themselves form a highly finished study, closely copying nature in effect and beauty]] réalisée par Rysbrack. [55]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A View on the Rhine These three subjects are equally pleasing and useful as Nos. 38, 39, and 40; they also are in balsam colours, and not only form interesting studies for ladies, but may justly be deemed useful lessons for all who may be desirous to cultivate the art of painting (F. J. Manskirch)|A View on the Rhine These three subjects are equally pleasing and useful as Nos. 38, 39, and 40; they also are in balsam colours, and not only form interesting studies for ladies, but may justly be deemed useful lessons for all who may be desirous to cultivate the art of painting]] réalisée par F. J. Manskirch. [56]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Cottage Scenery with Cattle These three subjects are equally pleasing and useful an Nos. 38, 39, and 40; they also are in balsam colours, and not only form interesting studies for ladies, but may justly be deemed useful lessons for all who may be desirous to cultivate the art of painting (F. J. Manskirch)|Cottage Scenery with Cattle These three subjects are equally pleasing and useful an Nos. 38, 39, and 40; they also are in balsam colours, and not only form interesting studies for ladies, but may justly be deemed useful lessons for all who may be desirous to cultivate the art of painting]] réalisée par F. J. Manskirch. [57]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape, Evening. -- These three subjects are equally pleasing and useful as Nos. 38, 39, and 40; they also are in balsam colours, and not only form interesting studies for ladies, but may justly be deemed useful lessons for all who may be desirous to cultivate the art of painting (F. J. Manskirch)|A Landscape, Evening. -- These three subjects are equally pleasing and useful as Nos. 38, 39, and 40; they also are in balsam colours, and not only form interesting studies for ladies, but may justly be deemed useful lessons for all who may be desirous to cultivate the art of painting]] réalisée par F. J. Manskirch. [58]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Deer Alarmed. This picture correctly displays that fugitive motion which is so peculiar to the Deer. The whole are well grouped, and full of that attitude, which, besides describing speed, also informs us that all their senses are employed in cautious endeavours to avoid that which seems to have disturbed them. The back ground, and the foliage is very well adapted, and the stile of colouring and the whole composition and the whole composition is spirited and forcible (E. A. Spilsbury)|Deer Alarmed. This picture correctly displays that fugitive motion which is so peculiar to the Deer. The whole are well grouped, and full of that attitude, which, besides describing speed, also informs us that all their senses are employed in cautious endeavours to avoid that which seems to have disturbed them. The back ground, and the foliage is very well adapted, and the stile of colouring and the whole composition and the whole composition is spirited and forcible]] réalisée par E. A. Spilsbury. [59]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The scene here represented, and which a Vulture with a Lamb in its Claws, has chosen for his retreat, is the summit of a mountain, enveloped in stormy clouds; sensible of his security he exultingly flaps his wings, and with visible satisfaction strongly marked in his countenance, he appears to look for his mate to partake of his prey. The drawing of this destructive bird is very exquisite, but the colouring, though simple in variety, is rich of effect, and proves the science of the painter, and that nature has been resorted to. N.B. A print has been published from this picture by Mr. Daniel, Printseller, Strand, who continues to sell the impressions (J. Northcote, R. A.)|The scene here represented, and which a Vulture with a Lamb in its Claws, has chosen for his retreat, is the summit of a mountain, enveloped in stormy clouds; sensible of his security he exultingly flaps his wings, and with visible satisfaction strongly marked in his countenance, he appears to look for his mate to partake of his prey. The drawing of this destructive bird is very exquisite, but the colouring, though simple in variety, is rich of effect, and proves the science of the painter, and that nature has been resorted to. N.B. A print has been published from this picture by Mr. Daniel, Printseller, Strand, who continues to sell the impressions]] réalisée par J. Northcote, R. A.. [60]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A large European Vulture having with a King of the Vultures taken a Hare, and retired to some Alpine summits to devour the same, is assailed by an Hyena; which, nevertheless, seems sensible of the power of these bold birds, whose determination and capacity of resistance is here expressed with spirit and success. Though this picture possesses great force, it is not deficient of that delicacy of penciling for which the painter is so justly famed; the colouring and perspective of the plumage, is peculiarly good, and the scenery grand. The birds were painted from life (P. Reinagle, A. R. A.)|A large European Vulture having with a King of the Vultures taken a Hare, and retired to some Alpine summits to devour the same, is assailed by an Hyena; which, nevertheless, seems sensible of the power of these bold birds, whose determination and capacity of resistance is here expressed with spirit and success. Though this picture possesses great force, it is not deficient of that delicacy of penciling for which the painter is so justly famed; the colouring and perspective of the plumage, is peculiarly good, and the scenery grand. The birds were painted from life]] réalisée par P. Reinagle, A. R. A.. [61]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[An Eagle with a dead Pheasant; and a Fox seeking to obtain the same, of which the Eagle seems aware. This picture is well conceived and is executed with considerable boldness and effect. N.B. A very good print has been engraved from this picture, which may be had of Mr. Daniel, Printseller, Strand, who is the publisher (J. Northcote, R. A.)|An Eagle with a dead Pheasant; and a Fox seeking to obtain the same, of which the Eagle seems aware. This picture is well conceived and is executed with considerable boldness and effect. N.B. A very good print has been engraved from this picture, which may be had of Mr. Daniel, Printseller, Strand, who is the publisher]] réalisée par J. Northcote, R. A.. [62]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[It is imagined by many that a Porcupine attacked by Dogs, or other animals, has the power of discharging or darting quills at its opponents. Though the artist was not influenced by this mistaken idea when he composed this picture, our visitors should be cautioned not to imagine that to have been his meaning. Let us view the attitude of the Porcupine; having experienced the first assault from the now wounded Dog, it had directed its sharp-pointed weapons to him, who eagerly pressing forward plunged one of the most prominent points into his body; his own retrograde effort, and the power of loosing its quills from the socket (which the Porcupine possesses though it cannot throw them), caused the tool of chastisement to remain within the wound, and he instead of renewed hostility, proclaims his pain in piercing yells. The Porcupine here, as if conscious of its victory, directs all its spears against renewed assault, and the second dog seems more experienced, for his endeavours to crouch beneath the lacerating points are too visible to be doubted...we close by adding that a very good print has been engraved from this painting, which may be had of Mr. Murphy of Howland-street The preceding was excerpted (Snyders)|It is imagined by many that a Porcupine attacked by Dogs, or other animals, has the power of discharging or darting quills at its opponents. Though the artist was not influenced by this mistaken idea when he composed this picture, our visitors should be cautioned not to imagine that to have been his meaning. Let us view the attitude of the Porcupine; having experienced the first assault from the now wounded Dog, it had directed its sharp-pointed weapons to him, who eagerly pressing forward plunged one of the most prominent points into his body; his own retrograde effort, and the power of loosing its quills from the socket (which the Porcupine possesses though it cannot throw them), caused the tool of chastisement to remain within the wound, and he instead of renewed hostility, proclaims his pain in piercing yells. The Porcupine here, as if conscious of its victory, directs all its spears against renewed assault, and the second dog seems more experienced, for his endeavours to crouch beneath the lacerating points are too visible to be doubted...we close by adding that a very good print has been engraved from this painting, which may be had of Mr. Murphy of Howland-street The preceding was excerpted]] réalisée par Snyders. [68]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Royal Bengal Tiger, approaching a river to drink, is surprised by an Alligator, who, without distinction in its prey, attempts to seize him. The moment here represented is that of reciprocal rapacity, for the Tiger is as ready to attack his enemy, which he generally attempts by plunging his talons into the eyes of the Alligator. Frequent indeed are contests of this description in India, generally terminating in the destruction of the Tiger; as the Alligator, by repeatedly diving to the bottom, which he performs with much dexterity, often succeeds in drowning his antagonist, who however sometimes escapes after disabling the Alligator...N.B. This picture has also been engraved, and the prints of it are sold by the publisher, Mr. Daniel of the Strand The preceding was excerpted (J. Northcote, R. A.)|A Royal Bengal Tiger, approaching a river to drink, is surprised by an Alligator, who, without distinction in its prey, attempts to seize him. The moment here represented is that of reciprocal rapacity, for the Tiger is as ready to attack his enemy, which he generally attempts by plunging his talons into the eyes of the Alligator. Frequent indeed are contests of this description in India, generally terminating in the destruction of the Tiger; as the Alligator, by repeatedly diving to the bottom, which he performs with much dexterity, often succeeds in drowning his antagonist, who however sometimes escapes after disabling the Alligator...N.B. This picture has also been engraved, and the prints of it are sold by the publisher, Mr. Daniel of the Strand The preceding was excerpted]] réalisée par J. Northcote, R. A.. [69]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Is a Landscape with Animals and Rustic figures, displaying a rich scope of Scenery, agreeably composed and well coloured. The figures are not only properly introduced, but are grouped in a manner which produces the recollection, that similar scenes in nature have attracted our notice (R. B. Davis)|Is a Landscape with Animals and Rustic figures, displaying a rich scope of Scenery, agreeably composed and well coloured. The figures are not only properly introduced, but are grouped in a manner which produces the recollection, that similar scenes in nature have attracted our notice]] réalisée par R. B. Davis. [70]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Lion having seized a Serpent contemplates its spiral motion with horror, as being the preparation of that baneful resistance, which the powerful and weakening grasp of his talons only seems to retard. Difficult as it must have been to express the lion's embarrassment, the painter, both in his attitude and feature not only happily describes his inclination to retreat, but also his sensibility of the probable danger which the abandoning of the attempt might occasion; the colouring is in the painter's usually masterly stile. This is also engraved, and may be had of Mr. Daniel, Printseller, Strand (J. Northcote, R. A.)|A Lion having seized a Serpent contemplates its spiral motion with horror, as being the preparation of that baneful resistance, which the powerful and weakening grasp of his talons only seems to retard. Difficult as it must have been to express the lion's embarrassment, the painter, both in his attitude and feature not only happily describes his inclination to retreat, but also his sensibility of the probable danger which the abandoning of the attempt might occasion; the colouring is in the painter's usually masterly stile. This is also engraved, and may be had of Mr. Daniel, Printseller, Strand]] réalisée par J. Northcote, R. A.. [73]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A View of Elton Convent on the Rhine, with a distant view of the City of Cleves, the capital of the Grand Duchy of Berg, with Figures Hawking. This extensive view is throughout properly animated by numerous figures, and animals connected with the sport. The marked anxiety of the sportsmen, who eagerly observe the aerial combat is well introduced and properly expressed. The time of day (morning) is correctly shown, and though the season precludes the use of glowing tints, the colouring is nevertheless pleasing and natural, and reflects still greater credit on the artist, when we add, that he was not twenty years of age when he painted this picture (R. Reinagle)|A View of Elton Convent on the Rhine, with a distant view of the City of Cleves, the capital of the Grand Duchy of Berg, with Figures Hawking. This extensive view is throughout properly animated by numerous figures, and animals connected with the sport. The marked anxiety of the sportsmen, who eagerly observe the aerial combat is well introduced and properly expressed. The time of day (morning) is correctly shown, and though the season precludes the use of glowing tints, the colouring is nevertheless pleasing and natural, and reflects still greater credit on the artist, when we add, that he was not twenty years of age when he painted this picture]] réalisée par R. Reinagle. [74]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Greyhounds coursing a Fox. This very spirited sketch will bear the strictest criticism, either for composition, drawing, colouring or animation...The eager impetuosity of the pursuers is uncommonly well tempered by the caution so visible in the attack of those dogs, who are most exposed to the dying, yet courageous efforts, of their victim. The attitude of the greyhound, who covers his forelegs with his head, is particularly fine and characteristic; and the wire-haired dog, as well as the fox, cannot fail to please every admirer of the art, as well as the sportsman...This masterly sketch came from the collection of Sir John Leicester The preceding was excerpted (Gainsborough)|Greyhounds coursing a Fox. This very spirited sketch will bear the strictest criticism, either for composition, drawing, colouring or animation...The eager impetuosity of the pursuers is uncommonly well tempered by the caution so visible in the attack of those dogs, who are most exposed to the dying, yet courageous efforts, of their victim. The attitude of the greyhound, who covers his forelegs with his head, is particularly fine and characteristic; and the wire-haired dog, as well as the fox, cannot fail to please every admirer of the art, as well as the sportsman...This masterly sketch came from the collection of Sir John Leicester The preceding was excerpted]] réalisée par Gainsborough. [75]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Picture of Dead Game, though not always striking at first sight, generally affords amusement on closer inspection, particularly if painted in the masterly manner of this artist; who, in many parts is little inferior to Snyders. Sombre as the subject may appear to some, fine and natural outline, excellent grouping, and correct colouring are here united to a full and determined pencil. Either as a very fine hall-picture, or as an useful study for the artist or amateur, this picture merits attention. The swan is finely drawn and well coloured, the large dog's head properly animated, and the game in the fore-ground tastefully arranged, and coloured with considerable spirit (Baltazar D. Cayo)|A Picture of Dead Game, though not always striking at first sight, generally affords amusement on closer inspection, particularly if painted in the masterly manner of this artist; who, in many parts is little inferior to Snyders. Sombre as the subject may appear to some, fine and natural outline, excellent grouping, and correct colouring are here united to a full and determined pencil. Either as a very fine hall-picture, or as an useful study for the artist or amateur, this picture merits attention. The swan is finely drawn and well coloured, the large dog's head properly animated, and the game in the fore-ground tastefully arranged, and coloured with considerable spirit]] réalisée par Baltazar D. Cayo. [76]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Is a well composed Landscape. This admired artist has, as embellishments, introduced a variety of figures judiciously grouped, of which those with the horses and waggon are particulary well drawn and as highly finished; besides very fine perspective, he has enriched an interesting background with a distant town, the spires of which are visible above trees, which are as neatly designed as they are coloured (Van Goen)|Is a well composed Landscape. This admired artist has, as embellishments, introduced a variety of figures judiciously grouped, of which those with the horses and waggon are particulary well drawn and as highly finished; besides very fine perspective, he has enriched an interesting background with a distant town, the spires of which are visible above trees, which are as neatly designed as they are coloured]] réalisée par Van Goen. [80]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Brace of Dead Partridges. This small and well coloured picture partakes equally of taste, delicacy and fidelity to nature; highly finished as it is, we cannot reproach it with the fault so frequently to be found in ladies' paintings; for so far from being laboured, it is very spirited, and the plumage about the neck and wings is particularly good (Miss Dubuisson)|A Brace of Dead Partridges. This small and well coloured picture partakes equally of taste, delicacy and fidelity to nature; highly finished as it is, we cannot reproach it with the fault so frequently to be found in ladies' paintings; for so far from being laboured, it is very spirited, and the plumage about the neck and wings is particularly good]] réalisée par Miss Dubuisson. [82]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Water Spaniel, in the foreground of this picture, is preparing to take to the water to bring a fine Mallard, which has just been shot. It is not only a study from nature but also a portrait from a fine dog. The action of the latter, as well as the falling attitude of the Mallard, is in the usual style of this master (P. Reinagle, A. R. A.)|A Water Spaniel, in the foreground of this picture, is preparing to take to the water to bring a fine Mallard, which has just been shot. It is not only a study from nature but also a portrait from a fine dog. The action of the latter, as well as the falling attitude of the Mallard, is in the usual style of this master]] réalisée par P. Reinagle, A. R. A.. [84]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Persons employed in gathering Snails on a fine morning, now attract our notice. Perhaps this singular idea has never before engaged the artist's pencil; but if striking character, figures distributed with taste, harmonious colouring and a rich high finished touch merit praise, this painting may claim it in an eminent degree; the foreshortening, as well as the contour of the figures, stamp the master: and their colouring is rich and full of force. The docks and weeds in the foreground, on which the snails are visible; particularly will bear the closest inspection; for they are not only highly finished, but natural in the extreme (artiste anonyme)|Persons employed in gathering Snails on a fine morning, now attract our notice. Perhaps this singular idea has never before engaged the artist's pencil; but if striking character, figures distributed with taste, harmonious colouring and a rich high finished touch merit praise, this painting may claim it in an eminent degree; the foreshortening, as well as the contour of the figures, stamp the master: and their colouring is rich and full of force. The docks and weeds in the foreground, on which the snails are visible; particularly will bear the closest inspection; for they are not only highly finished, but natural in the extreme]] réalisée par un.e artiste anonyme. [85]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Basket with a Leveret and Wool Pigeon. This picture represents that beautiful bird the wood pigeon, as also the young hare, in very correct character. Natural colouring and high finishing united, cannot fail to please, and for these this picture may be recommended; the flag basket is particularly well painted (Miss Dubuisson)|A Basket with a Leveret and Wool Pigeon. This picture represents that beautiful bird the wood pigeon, as also the young hare, in very correct character. Natural colouring and high finishing united, cannot fail to please, and for these this picture may be recommended; the flag basket is particularly well painted]] réalisée par Miss Dubuisson. [86]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The artist, in painting a Dead Pheasant, has chosen a difficult attitude for the purpose of showing his finest feathers, and in this she has been successful in a very great degree; for the drawing is perfectly correct, and the brilliant colouring of the difficult plumage shows good management, and is true to nature (Miss Dubuisson)|The artist, in painting a Dead Pheasant, has chosen a difficult attitude for the purpose of showing his finest feathers, and in this she has been successful in a very great degree; for the drawing is perfectly correct, and the brilliant colouring of the difficult plumage shows good management, and is true to nature]] réalisée par Miss Dubuisson. [87]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[As a Study from nature, representing a Landscape with a Horse and Cows, we must admire this hold sketch; for it not only proves the artist's knowledge of effect, but also shows a firm and determined touch; to which much taste has been added in the management of a very pleasing and well coloured back ground (F. J. Manskirsch)|As a Study from nature, representing a Landscape with a Horse and Cows, we must admire this hold sketch; for it not only proves the artist's knowledge of effect, but also shows a firm and determined touch; to which much taste has been added in the management of a very pleasing and well coloured back ground]] réalisée par F. J. Manskirsch. [88]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Horses Drinking. In this, as in the foregoing subject, the painter selects a gloomy day, that no glaring light, by attracting the attention at first sight, may interfere with his principal objets. Horses well grouped and coloured are drinking water, truly transparent, and which is tastefully interspersed with sedges (E. A. Spilsbury)|Horses Drinking. In this, as in the foregoing subject, the painter selects a gloomy day, that no glaring light, by attracting the attention at first sight, may interfere with his principal objets. Horses well grouped and coloured are drinking water, truly transparent, and which is tastefully interspersed with sedges]] réalisée par E. A. Spilsbury. [90]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Sharp-Shooters in Ambush...In the little painting before us we see riflemen skirting a wood, and waiting the deployment of an advancing column. All is silence, every man studies the attitude best calculated to insure him a certain aim, and concealment; the distant wood is lined with sharp shooters, and the whole wait the signal for opening a destructive fire. This little picture has merits beyond its composition and information, for the artist's usual delicacy of penciling, and his tasteful colouring, is as visible in this as in his other paintings. N.B. A very good print, exactly the same size, has been engraved from this subject; it may be had at the Gallery, the prince in colours being 15s The preceding was excerpted (P. Reinagle, A. R. A.)|Sharp-Shooters in Ambush...In the little painting before us we see riflemen skirting a wood, and waiting the deployment of an advancing column. All is silence, every man studies the attitude best calculated to insure him a certain aim, and concealment; the distant wood is lined with sharp shooters, and the whole wait the signal for opening a destructive fire. This little picture has merits beyond its composition and information, for the artist's usual delicacy of penciling, and his tasteful colouring, is as visible in this as in his other paintings. N.B. A very good print, exactly the same size, has been engraved from this subject; it may be had at the Gallery, the prince in colours being 15s The preceding was excerpted]] réalisée par P. Reinagle, A. R. A.. [91]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[These Panthers not only are well grouped and drawn, but also coloured with much taste and fidelity to nature, and to which considerable judgement has given aid; for the gloom attendant on the whole is in conformity with the rocky den, which at the same time that it forms a becoming opposition to the rich skin of its ferocious in habitants, instils that awful sensation which the contemplation of these animals in such a situation would inspire. Though at rest, these sanguinary animals in true feline character exhibit constant suspicion, and their erect ears and countenances properly describe their eagerness to catch even the slightest sound (E. A. Spilsbury)|These Panthers not only are well grouped and drawn, but also coloured with much taste and fidelity to nature, and to which considerable judgement has given aid; for the gloom attendant on the whole is in conformity with the rocky den, which at the same time that it forms a becoming opposition to the rich skin of its ferocious in habitants, instils that awful sensation which the contemplation of these animals in such a situation would inspire. Though at rest, these sanguinary animals in true feline character exhibit constant suspicion, and their erect ears and countenances properly describe their eagerness to catch even the slightest sound]] réalisée par E. A. Spilsbury. [92]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[In this portrait of a Botany Bay Dog, we not only behold a picture which interests the lover of natural history, by the information it conveys, but we view a very artist-like performance; for exclusive of forcible and clear colouring, it cannot but excite applause for the manner in which the dog is placed on the canvass. Free from the slavish, and often inanimate profile so common with animal portraits, the picturesque attitude here chosen, even partly fore-shortened as it is, conveys the fullest information the curious may desire, as to the animal's form; for the outline is not only very spirited, but delicately faithful: indeed the whole proves, what we are assured, that it was painted from nature, and the picture abounds with force of expression and rich effect (P. Reinagle, A. R. A.)|In this portrait of a Botany Bay Dog, we not only behold a picture which interests the lover of natural history, by the information it conveys, but we view a very artist-like performance; for exclusive of forcible and clear colouring, it cannot but excite applause for the manner in which the dog is placed on the canvass. Free from the slavish, and often inanimate profile so common with animal portraits, the picturesque attitude here chosen, even partly fore-shortened as it is, conveys the fullest information the curious may desire, as to the animal's form; for the outline is not only very spirited, but delicately faithful: indeed the whole proves, what we are assured, that it was painted from nature, and the picture abounds with force of expression and rich effect]] réalisée par P. Reinagle, A. R. A.. [93]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Not only exhibits to our view a Landscape with Sheep, but a picturesque effect, which is produced by the introduction of a sunset, with a water-fall from a high ground. By this composition the principal part of the picture is thrown into shadow, and a good effect is produced, and which is properly supported by consistent and agreeable tinting. The figures as well as the sheep in the foreground, are well managed and properly introduced (R. B. Davis)|Not only exhibits to our view a Landscape with Sheep, but a picturesque effect, which is produced by the introduction of a sunset, with a water-fall from a high ground. By this composition the principal part of the picture is thrown into shadow, and a good effect is produced, and which is properly supported by consistent and agreeable tinting. The figures as well as the sheep in the foreground, are well managed and properly introduced]] réalisée par R. B. Davis. [94]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Cows. This picture, besides a pleasing delineation of animals, exhibits one of those aerial phenomena which, though often seen in nature, are rarely pourtrayed on canvas; the effect, singular and striking as it appears, is well managed, particularly the colouring of the ground, and the whole is treated in a manner similar to Cuyp (R. B. Davis)|Cows. This picture, besides a pleasing delineation of animals, exhibits one of those aerial phenomena which, though often seen in nature, are rarely pourtrayed on canvas; the effect, singular and striking as it appears, is well managed, particularly the colouring of the ground, and the whole is treated in a manner similar to Cuyp]] réalisée par R. B. Davis. [96]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Here Two Royal Tigers are suddenly alarmed by the menacing approach of an Indian, who, mounted on an elephant, prepares his bow to discharge an arrow, which he is in the act of drawing from his quiver...one of the tigers, who seemingly more sensible of his danger than his mate, actually appears to shrink from the fatal blow, preparing; at the same time that his companion, bending under his superior weight, seems retarded in that revengeful resistance which a savage and well expressed grin proves to be their nature...If the painter's fame was not already sufficiently established, the two animals before us could not fail to prove both is powerful imagination and forcible colouring; and which might have appeared even to more advantage, had the paintings under it allowed the tigers to be placed a foot lower The preceding was excerpted (J. Northcote, R. A.)|Here Two Royal Tigers are suddenly alarmed by the menacing approach of an Indian, who, mounted on an elephant, prepares his bow to discharge an arrow, which he is in the act of drawing from his quiver...one of the tigers, who seemingly more sensible of his danger than his mate, actually appears to shrink from the fatal blow, preparing; at the same time that his companion, bending under his superior weight, seems retarded in that revengeful resistance which a savage and well expressed grin proves to be their nature...If the painter's fame was not already sufficiently established, the two animals before us could not fail to prove both is powerful imagination and forcible colouring; and which might have appeared even to more advantage, had the paintings under it allowed the tigers to be placed a foot lower The preceding was excerpted]] réalisée par J. Northcote, R. A.. [97]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The singular and well known tale of The Wild Huntsman, by the judicious art and romantic fancy of the painter, is here correctly illustrated. Led on by the destructive Spirit of Darkness, the deluded Huntsman not only blindly follows, but with eyes beaming with contempt, views the Spirit of Light, who swiftly keeping pace with him renews even rejected endeavours to give his course a different direction: but all warning efforts prove in vain; for with wild phrenzy he pursues the evil spirit, even to gloomy lowring scenes, not only well imagined, but which, contrasted with the brilliant light diffused around and emanating from the good being, produce an awful and striking effect. The colouring of this picture is powerful and rich, the horses are particularly well drawn and the whole composition may be termed spirited and correct (R. B. Davis)|The singular and well known tale of The Wild Huntsman, by the judicious art and romantic fancy of the painter, is here correctly illustrated. Led on by the destructive Spirit of Darkness, the deluded Huntsman not only blindly follows, but with eyes beaming with contempt, views the Spirit of Light, who swiftly keeping pace with him renews even rejected endeavours to give his course a different direction: but all warning efforts prove in vain; for with wild phrenzy he pursues the evil spirit, even to gloomy lowring scenes, not only well imagined, but which, contrasted with the brilliant light diffused around and emanating from the good being, produce an awful and striking effect. The colouring of this picture is powerful and rich, the horses are particularly well drawn and the whole composition may be termed spirited and correct]] réalisée par R. B. Davis. [98]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Landscape with Peasants loading Gravel. This interesting and well coloured study from nature, displays many animals and figures grouped in pleasing and natural attitudes, which are characteristic with the subject of the picture, and familiar to every observer of rustic employments (R. B. Davis)|Landscape with Peasants loading Gravel. This interesting and well coloured study from nature, displays many animals and figures grouped in pleasing and natural attitudes, which are characteristic with the subject of the picture, and familiar to every observer of rustic employments]] réalisée par R. B. Davis. [99]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Setter. Besides animation, there is a great deal of nature in this portrait of a favorite dog, and as this, as well as No. XCIX. is not the performance of a professed but an amateur artist, painting for amusement only, we feel authorized to say, that his efforts have not been unsuccessful. The stubble and back-ground of this picture are perfectly characteristic (Benson, Hony.)|A Setter. Besides animation, there is a great deal of nature in this portrait of a favorite dog, and as this, as well as No. XCIX. is not the performance of a professed but an amateur artist, painting for amusement only, we feel authorized to say, that his efforts have not been unsuccessful. The stubble and back-ground of this picture are perfectly characteristic]] réalisée par Benson, Hony.. [100]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[This small painting of a Bull and Cows, is not only praiseworthy on account of its good composition and drawing, but is also rich and chaste in its colouring. The Bull is particularly good, and the extremities are neatly made out and prettily touched; the glazing of the whole exhibits taste. It is the production of a self-taught artist, a blacksmith by profession, whose native genius lays fair claim to patronage (T. Higton)|This small painting of a Bull and Cows, is not only praiseworthy on account of its good composition and drawing, but is also rich and chaste in its colouring. The Bull is particularly good, and the extremities are neatly made out and prettily touched; the glazing of the whole exhibits taste. It is the production of a self-taught artist, a blacksmith by profession, whose native genius lays fair claim to patronage]] réalisée par T. Higton. [102]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Boxing, or more properly a regular pitched battle, is here very correctly represented. The crowded spectators are well managed, and the painter of this fight is entitled to praise for his attention to character; in which judicious grouping and just expression may be included (T. Higton)|Boxing, or more properly a regular pitched battle, is here very correctly represented. The crowded spectators are well managed, and the painter of this fight is entitled to praise for his attention to character; in which judicious grouping and just expression may be included]] réalisée par T. Higton. [103]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Farmer's Stable. The simple and rough scenes of nature, though despised by the luxurious Claude, formed the foundation of Morland's fame; for he, in direct opposition to the sublime painter just alluded to, diligently searched the habitations of the very lowest ranks, and from these obtained the best subjects for his canvass; and it is well known that, for such, the pig-stye and stable were as frequently resorted to...The sketch before us confirms these remarks: though slighted, or even unfinished in some of the inferior parts, it proves, by correct and spirited outline, and expressive and natural colouring, that the humble nag, as well as the rustic stable, were not drawn from imagination; with few colours, a powerful and judicious effect has been produced, and the fine unerring touch of the master has considerably enriched the principal parts of this pleasing little picture The preceding was excerpted (G. Morland)|A Farmer's Stable. The simple and rough scenes of nature, though despised by the luxurious Claude, formed the foundation of Morland's fame; for he, in direct opposition to the sublime painter just alluded to, diligently searched the habitations of the very lowest ranks, and from these obtained the best subjects for his canvass; and it is well known that, for such, the pig-stye and stable were as frequently resorted to...The sketch before us confirms these remarks: though slighted, or even unfinished in some of the inferior parts, it proves, by correct and spirited outline, and expressive and natural colouring, that the humble nag, as well as the rustic stable, were not drawn from imagination; with few colours, a powerful and judicious effect has been produced, and the fine unerring touch of the master has considerably enriched the principal parts of this pleasing little picture The preceding was excerpted]] réalisée par G. Morland. [104]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[This spirited sketch of Lions, shews much judgement and observation: nature has evidently been consulted, and she has no reason to complain of the artist's want of attention, for the drawing is perfectly correct; and to judicious colouring a very appropriate back ground has given considerable aid (E. A. Spilsbury)|This spirited sketch of Lions, shews much judgement and observation: nature has evidently been consulted, and she has no reason to complain of the artist's want of attention, for the drawing is perfectly correct; and to judicious colouring a very appropriate back ground has given considerable aid]] réalisée par E. A. Spilsbury. [105]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A View near Norwood, with Cows. This wild and pleasing landscape is greatly enlivened by the glowing tints of a summer's evening; and to which a groupe of cows, in true character, add considerable animation and interest. In the middle ground we perceive two peasants resting themselves under the shade of some bushes, which, as well as several other parts, are pencilled in a style of great luxuriance. The colouring throughout is pleasing, the foreground is tasty, and the whole exhibits that rural tranquillity, which this artist, in all his pictures, so ably knows how to describe (F. J. Manskirsch)|A View near Norwood, with Cows. This wild and pleasing landscape is greatly enlivened by the glowing tints of a summer's evening; and to which a groupe of cows, in true character, add considerable animation and interest. In the middle ground we perceive two peasants resting themselves under the shade of some bushes, which, as well as several other parts, are pencilled in a style of great luxuriance. The colouring throughout is pleasing, the foreground is tasty, and the whole exhibits that rural tranquillity, which this artist, in all his pictures, so ably knows how to describe]] réalisée par F. J. Manskirsch. [106]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Portrait of an extraordinary Dog, the property of The Hon. Gen. Crewe. This beautiful animal appears to be of the Dalmatian (erroneously termed the Danish) kind, though considerably larger and more muscular than the usual specimens of that race; for though only ten months old at the time of being painted, it measured 5 feet 5 inches from the nose to the end of the tail, and 2 feet 1 inch in heighth. It is asserted by the former possessor of this dog, that he comes from South America, where he is said to have been whelped, as the produce between a Tiger and a Dalmatian Bitch. Without wishing to contradict this singular assertion, and with less inclination to defend it, we may be allowed to suppose that the beautiful colouring of his skin, and a feline action peculiar to him, may have given rise to this assurance...One hundred guineas have lately been offered and refused for this extraordinary animal, which already, besides considerable speed, possesses strength which has proved fatal to several dogs superior to him in size...the back ground is not only very appropriate, but offers even in its inferior parts several tasteful and masterly studies, of which the halter and the bone are not the least, and the colouring of the whole is in the artist's usual manner The preceding was excerpted (F. J. Manskirsch)|Portrait of an extraordinary Dog, the property of The Hon. Gen. Crewe. This beautiful animal appears to be of the Dalmatian (erroneously termed the Danish) kind, though considerably larger and more muscular than the usual specimens of that race; for though only ten months old at the time of being painted, it measured 5 feet 5 inches from the nose to the end of the tail, and 2 feet 1 inch in heighth. It is asserted by the former possessor of this dog, that he comes from South America, where he is said to have been whelped, as the produce between a Tiger and a Dalmatian Bitch. Without wishing to contradict this singular assertion, and with less inclination to defend it, we may be allowed to suppose that the beautiful colouring of his skin, and a feline action peculiar to him, may have given rise to this assurance...One hundred guineas have lately been offered and refused for this extraordinary animal, which already, besides considerable speed, possesses strength which has proved fatal to several dogs superior to him in size...the back ground is not only very appropriate, but offers even in its inferior parts several tasteful and masterly studies, of which the halter and the bone are not the least, and the colouring of the whole is in the artist's usual manner The preceding was excerpted]] réalisée par F. J. Manskirsch. [108]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[An extensive Landscape is enriched by various well-disposed groupes of Peasants and Cattle; in which good effect and character has been studied. The animals in the foreground in particular, are neatly drawn and perfectly true to nature, and the colouring throughout the whole is very pleasing (Le Cave)|An extensive Landscape is enriched by various well-disposed groupes of Peasants and Cattle; in which good effect and character has been studied. The animals in the foreground in particular, are neatly drawn and perfectly true to nature, and the colouring throughout the whole is very pleasing]] réalisée par Le Cave. [109]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape with Figures; Stormy Weather...Here clouds appear to fly, and a distant shower slantingly descends before the driving wind with great rapidity. The varied graceful forms which shrubs of unbiassed growth, and other foliage, assume in nature's calmer moments, now bear a different aspect, for while the stronger boughs of more resistful trees can scarce withstand the fury of the storm, the weaker branches cannot fail to yield to its imperious pressure. The farmer and his rustic steed, though used to change of weather, proceed with a strong marked struggle against the searching blast; character and effect accompany every action, the rider stoops, and cautiously holds his hat, the beast inclines his head, and the dust about his untrimmed heels, as well as a mane and tail flying in rough disorder, prove the storm's extreme violence; even two dogs, which travel the same rugged road, greatly partake of character...The preceding was excerpted (F. J. Manskirsch)|A Landscape with Figures; Stormy Weather...Here clouds appear to fly, and a distant shower slantingly descends before the driving wind with great rapidity. The varied graceful forms which shrubs of unbiassed growth, and other foliage, assume in nature's calmer moments, now bear a different aspect, for while the stronger boughs of more resistful trees can scarce withstand the fury of the storm, the weaker branches cannot fail to yield to its imperious pressure. The farmer and his rustic steed, though used to change of weather, proceed with a strong marked struggle against the searching blast; character and effect accompany every action, the rider stoops, and cautiously holds his hat, the beast inclines his head, and the dust about his untrimmed heels, as well as a mane and tail flying in rough disorder, prove the storm's extreme violence; even two dogs, which travel the same rugged road, greatly partake of character...The preceding was excerpted]] réalisée par F. J. Manskirsch. [110]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Road to Kensington, taken near the old Half way House, is enriched with figures and animals, which are equally characteristic as they are neatly drawn. This high finished representation of a well known great road, is rendered additionally interesting by very lively colouring (Le Cave)|The Road to Kensington, taken near the old Half way House, is enriched with figures and animals, which are equally characteristic as they are neatly drawn. This high finished representation of a well known great road, is rendered additionally interesting by very lively colouring]] réalisée par Le Cave. [111]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Kensington Garden Gate, taken at the Gravel Pits. This little painting is judiciously treated, and as richly tinted. To a scene taken with considerable accuracy, well introduced figures have been added, and the whole is enhanced by perspective which is particularly true (Le Cave)|Kensington Garden Gate, taken at the Gravel Pits. This little painting is judiciously treated, and as richly tinted. To a scene taken with considerable accuracy, well introduced figures have been added, and the whole is enhanced by perspective which is particularly true]] réalisée par Le Cave. [112]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Rival Favourites. Here two charming children with all those innocent and attractive graces so peculiar to infantine simplicity, each for its favourite animal, seems to dispute the palm of precedence. The one with sparkling eye, as if conscious of success, regards the other's downcast melancholy look; in both true character of infancy, full of expression, is most correctly drawn; and to this colouring has been added, which cannot fail to please. Not less deserving of attention are the animals; for the dog, patiently submissive to his master's grasp, forms a fine study, of which the head is particularly natural. Puss also has her share of animation, and is painted with great truth. N.B. This pleasing little picture, with its companion, No. 116, has been engraved in Mr. Cardon's usual stile of excellence; and impressions, either plain, or coloured, may be had of the engraver in London street, or at this Gallery (A. W. Devis)|Rival Favourites. Here two charming children with all those innocent and attractive graces so peculiar to infantine simplicity, each for its favourite animal, seems to dispute the palm of precedence. The one with sparkling eye, as if conscious of success, regards the other's downcast melancholy look; in both true character of infancy, full of expression, is most correctly drawn; and to this colouring has been added, which cannot fail to please. Not less deserving of attention are the animals; for the dog, patiently submissive to his master's grasp, forms a fine study, of which the head is particularly natural. Puss also has her share of animation, and is painted with great truth. N.B. This pleasing little picture, with its companion, No. 116, has been engraved in Mr. Cardon's usual stile of excellence; and impressions, either plain, or coloured, may be had of the engraver in London street, or at this Gallery]] réalisée par A. W. Devis. [113]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Spaniel, Terrier, and Squirrel...Lissy, the silky well-bred spaniel, perceiving the active squirrel already out of reach, eagerly springs forward, barking with disappointment, while Sharp, the busy terrier, astonished at the sudden bound of her companion, as disturbed by its barking, starts with evident eagerness, ready and willing to pursue that cause of alarm, which, not yet having perceived she, by attentive listening, endeavours to discover: the timid but elegant squirrel, at the same time, betraying every symptom which in nature might be expected: its animated form, the lively yet fearful expression of its large and brilliant eye, its attitude ready to seek additional safety by ascending, all exhibit accurate resemblances to nature, and render the whole extremely interesting...N.B. The general praise which this picture has received from persons who viewed it, even in an unfinished state, has determined the proprietor of this Gallery to engrave a plate from it, which will form one of a series termed British Dogs, several plates of which are already published The preceding was excerpted (F. J. Manskirsch)|A Spaniel, Terrier, and Squirrel...Lissy, the silky well-bred spaniel, perceiving the active squirrel already out of reach, eagerly springs forward, barking with disappointment, while Sharp, the busy terrier, astonished at the sudden bound of her companion, as disturbed by its barking, starts with evident eagerness, ready and willing to pursue that cause of alarm, which, not yet having perceived she, by attentive listening, endeavours to discover: the timid but elegant squirrel, at the same time, betraying every symptom which in nature might be expected: its animated form, the lively yet fearful expression of its large and brilliant eye, its attitude ready to seek additional safety by ascending, all exhibit accurate resemblances to nature, and render the whole extremely interesting...N.B. The general praise which this picture has received from persons who viewed it, even in an unfinished state, has determined the proprietor of this Gallery to engrave a plate from it, which will form one of a series termed British Dogs, several plates of which are already published The preceding was excerpted]] réalisée par F. J. Manskirsch. [114]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Children with a Parrot, form the companion to No. 114. What has been said of that charming little painting might with as much propriety be applied to this, for though the animal subject varies, the same captivating innocence of childhood animates the well drawn features of these lovely babes, whose admiration of the parrot, mixed with infantine pleasure, is masterly designed, and expressed with superior taste, and of which the colouring and general execution partake in an eminent degree. N.B. Very high finished prints have been engraved from these pleasing subjects, which may be had of Mr. Cardon the engraver, London-street, or at this Gallery (A. W. Devis)|Children with a Parrot, form the companion to No. 114. What has been said of that charming little painting might with as much propriety be applied to this, for though the animal subject varies, the same captivating innocence of childhood animates the well drawn features of these lovely babes, whose admiration of the parrot, mixed with infantine pleasure, is masterly designed, and expressed with superior taste, and of which the colouring and general execution partake in an eminent degree. N.B. Very high finished prints have been engraved from these pleasing subjects, which may be had of Mr. Cardon the engraver, London-street, or at this Gallery]] réalisée par A. W. Devis. [115]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape, with an animated group of Cattle, has here, with considerable success, employed the painter's fertile fancy. Picturesque scenery, coloured in a lively tone, derives here increased embellishment by the introduction of a cart with calves, and which a cow approaches with well expressed and true maternal uneasiness. This picture is prettily composed, the animals are well drawn, and the whole is highly finished (Le Cave)|A Landscape, with an animated group of Cattle, has here, with considerable success, employed the painter's fertile fancy. Picturesque scenery, coloured in a lively tone, derives here increased embellishment by the introduction of a cart with calves, and which a cow approaches with well expressed and true maternal uneasiness. This picture is prettily composed, the animals are well drawn, and the whole is highly finished]] réalisée par Le Cave. [116]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Part of a Stone Quarry, with Figures loading stone, may be deemed a confined and simple scene, which nevertheless possesses beauties which will will not escape the penetrating eye of the man of scientific taste. Indifferent to the subject he principally views the judgement displayed in the composition; he next examines the colouring, design and execution; and provided these are good, he lastly feels interest in the subject. This little picture, we should think may without doubt pass the above scrutiny...The preceding was excerpted (F. J. Manskirsch)|Part of a Stone Quarry, with Figures loading stone, may be deemed a confined and simple scene, which nevertheless possesses beauties which will will not escape the penetrating eye of the man of scientific taste. Indifferent to the subject he principally views the judgement displayed in the composition; he next examines the colouring, design and execution; and provided these are good, he lastly feels interest in the subject. This little picture, we should think may without doubt pass the above scrutiny...The preceding was excerpted]] réalisée par F. J. Manskirsch. [118]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[This Landscape, with Figures, we may venture to predict will not be passed unadmired. Natural and free from affectation is this little composition; the well drawn cart and horse were furnished by nature, and the enlisted clown is as happily introduced. The colouring is aerial and warm, and the whole simple as it appear pleasing (F. J. Manskirsch)|This Landscape, with Figures, we may venture to predict will not be passed unadmired. Natural and free from affectation is this little composition; the well drawn cart and horse were furnished by nature, and the enlisted clown is as happily introduced. The colouring is aerial and warm, and the whole simple as it appear pleasing]] réalisée par F. J. Manskirsch. [119]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[These small Hunting Scenes are lively and pleasing; their composition and outline not only show the draftsman's taste, but clearly prove that he is conversant with the sports, &c. which he has happily described. Indeed if he was not a frequent partaker of them, he would not be able to depict scenes which are both difficult and momentary, the leaps here introduced are not only of that description, but are represented in a very natural and spirited manner. The clear and harmonious tinting of these little paintings is not only tasteful, but very properly supports the intention of the composition. Painted by B. King, after designs by Alken (B. King)|These small Hunting Scenes are lively and pleasing; their composition and outline not only show the draftsman's taste, but clearly prove that he is conversant with the sports, &c. which he has happily described. Indeed if he was not a frequent partaker of them, he would not be able to depict scenes which are both difficult and momentary, the leaps here introduced are not only of that description, but are represented in a very natural and spirited manner. The clear and harmonious tinting of these little paintings is not only tasteful, but very properly supports the intention of the composition. Painted by B. King, after designs by Alken]] réalisée par B. King. [120]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[These small Hunting Scenes are lively and pleasing; their composition and outline not only show the draftsman's taste, but clearly prove that he is conversant with the sports, &c. which he has happily described. Indeed if he was not a frequent partaker of them, he would not be able to depict scenes which are both difficult and momentary, the leaps here introduced are not only of that description, but are represented in a very natural and spirited manner. The clear and harmonious tinting of these little paintings is not only tasteful, but very properly supports the intention of the composition. Painted by B. King, after designs by Alken (B. King)|These small Hunting Scenes are lively and pleasing; their composition and outline not only show the draftsman's taste, but clearly prove that he is conversant with the sports, &c. which he has happily described. Indeed if he was not a frequent partaker of them, he would not be able to depict scenes which are both difficult and momentary, the leaps here introduced are not only of that description, but are represented in a very natural and spirited manner. The clear and harmonious tinting of these little paintings is not only tasteful, but very properly supports the intention of the composition. Painted by B. King, after designs by Alken]] réalisée par B. King. [121]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[These small Hunting Scenes are lively and pleasing; their composition and outline not only show the draftsman's taste, but clearly prove that he is conversant with the sports, &c. which he has happily described. Indeed if he was not a frequent partaker of them, he would not be able to depict scenes which are both difficult and momentary, the leaps here introduced are not only of that description, but are represented in a very natural and spirited manner. The clear and harmonious tinting of these little paintings is not only tasteful, but very properly supports the intention of the composition. Painted by B. King, after designs by Alken (B. King)|These small Hunting Scenes are lively and pleasing; their composition and outline not only show the draftsman's taste, but clearly prove that he is conversant with the sports, &c. which he has happily described. Indeed if he was not a frequent partaker of them, he would not be able to depict scenes which are both difficult and momentary, the leaps here introduced are not only of that description, but are represented in a very natural and spirited manner. The clear and harmonious tinting of these little paintings is not only tasteful, but very properly supports the intention of the composition. Painted by B. King, after designs by Alken]] réalisée par B. King. [122]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape with Sheep. This little scene correctly represents the glowing time of noon, and is richly wooded and coloured. The young artist has not only paid attention to the effects of a powerful sun, but has also produced a little study from nature, which has not been neglected (B. King)|A Landscape with Sheep. This little scene correctly represents the glowing time of noon, and is richly wooded and coloured. The young artist has not only paid attention to the effects of a powerful sun, but has also produced a little study from nature, which has not been neglected]] réalisée par B. King. [123]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[This Landscape with Cattle Drinking, forms a pleasing composition, which copies nature in a very considerable degree. When the beholder is assured that it is the performance of a very young artist, and that in every sense it is his own, he will not think less favourable of that, which at all events induces us to foretel that this artist, so far from ending his days in the list of mediocrity, is likely to become an ornament to his profession, provided he perseveres in improving his talents, by the exercise of similar efforts to depict observations as judiciously made. Young as he is, this little study evinces reflection, which, with a delicacy of colouring, a judicious management of aerial perspective, and a tasteful selection and arrangement of his subjects, would not disgrace even a painter of more experience. His rustic scene is rich of subject, without being crowded; the cattle are neatly touched and well grouped, and his foliage as well as the broken bank and decayed willow, is characteristic and fancifully introduced. Besides a good sky, we may praise water, which is particularly transparent and natural; and the reflection of the cow on the limpid surface is as delieate as it is artist-like The narrative which follows has been omitted (B. King)|This Landscape with Cattle Drinking, forms a pleasing composition, which copies nature in a very considerable degree. When the beholder is assured that it is the performance of a very young artist, and that in every sense it is his own, he will not think less favourable of that, which at all events induces us to foretel that this artist, so far from ending his days in the list of mediocrity, is likely to become an ornament to his profession, provided he perseveres in improving his talents, by the exercise of similar efforts to depict observations as judiciously made. Young as he is, this little study evinces reflection, which, with a delicacy of colouring, a judicious management of aerial perspective, and a tasteful selection and arrangement of his subjects, would not disgrace even a painter of more experience. His rustic scene is rich of subject, without being crowded; the cattle are neatly touched and well grouped, and his foliage as well as the broken bank and decayed willow, is characteristic and fancifully introduced. Besides a good sky, we may praise water, which is particularly transparent and natural; and the reflection of the cow on the limpid surface is as delieate as it is artist-like The narrative which follows has been omitted]] réalisée par B. King. [124]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape with Cattle, though a small picture, displays a close observation of pleasing scenes in nature, which are tastily represented. The tints are glowing and well managed, and the neat and fanciful back-ground is properly connected with a high finished yet forcible fore-ground, in which cows are neatly grouped. The composition and treatment of the whole, prove the young artist to be a promising pupil of Mr. Manskirsch (B. King)|A Landscape with Cattle, though a small picture, displays a close observation of pleasing scenes in nature, which are tastily represented. The tints are glowing and well managed, and the neat and fanciful back-ground is properly connected with a high finished yet forcible fore-ground, in which cows are neatly grouped. The composition and treatment of the whole, prove the young artist to be a promising pupil of Mr. Manskirsch]] réalisée par B. King. [125]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Costive, a high bred and beautiful Fox Hound Bitch; the property of the Earl of Darlington, engraved The above six interesting subjects marked * are reduced copies from the original paintings in the possession of the proprietors of the different dogs, and were taken as patterns for the purpose of colouring the prints which have been published from them, exactly the same size. The fidelity to nature, and the correct colouring of these beautiful specimens of different useful breeds, is evident even in these copies, which were carefully made from the originals, and the engravings of which form a part of a work entitled British Sporting Dogs...The whole are engraved by Mr. W. Ward (H. B. Chalon)|Costive, a high bred and beautiful Fox Hound Bitch; the property of the Earl of Darlington, engraved The above six interesting subjects marked * are reduced copies from the original paintings in the possession of the proprietors of the different dogs, and were taken as patterns for the purpose of colouring the prints which have been published from them, exactly the same size. The fidelity to nature, and the correct colouring of these beautiful specimens of different useful breeds, is evident even in these copies, which were carefully made from the originals, and the engravings of which form a part of a work entitled British Sporting Dogs...The whole are engraved by Mr. W. Ward]] réalisée par H. B. Chalon. [126]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Snowball, a celebrated Greyhound, late the property of Major Topham, engraved The above six interesting subjects marked * are reduced copies from the original paintings in the possession of the proprietors of the different dogs, and were taken as patterns for the purpose of colouring the prints which have been published from them, exactly the same size. The fidelity to nature, and the correct colouring of these beautiful specimens of different useful breeds, is evident even in these copies, which were carefully made from the originals, and the engravings of which form a part of a work entitled British Sporting Dogs...The whole are engraved by Mr. W. Ward (H. B. Chalon)|Snowball, a celebrated Greyhound, late the property of Major Topham, engraved The above six interesting subjects marked * are reduced copies from the original paintings in the possession of the proprietors of the different dogs, and were taken as patterns for the purpose of colouring the prints which have been published from them, exactly the same size. The fidelity to nature, and the correct colouring of these beautiful specimens of different useful breeds, is evident even in these copies, which were carefully made from the originals, and the engravings of which form a part of a work entitled British Sporting Dogs...The whole are engraved by Mr. W. Ward]] réalisée par H. B. Chalon. [127]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Thorough bred Bull Dogs, the property of H. Boynton, Esq, engraved The above six interesting subjects marked * are reduced copies from the original paintings in the possession of the proprietors of the different dogs, and were taken as patterns for the purpose of colouring the prints which have been published from them, exactly the same size. The fidelity to nature, and the correct colouring of these beautiful specimens of different useful breeds, is evident even in these copies, which were carefully made from the originals, and the engravings of which form a part of a work entitled British Sporting Dogs...The whole are engraved by Mr. W. Ward (H. B. Chalon)|Thorough bred Bull Dogs, the property of H. Boynton, Esq, engraved The above six interesting subjects marked * are reduced copies from the original paintings in the possession of the proprietors of the different dogs, and were taken as patterns for the purpose of colouring the prints which have been published from them, exactly the same size. The fidelity to nature, and the correct colouring of these beautiful specimens of different useful breeds, is evident even in these copies, which were carefully made from the originals, and the engravings of which form a part of a work entitled British Sporting Dogs...The whole are engraved by Mr. W. Ward]] réalisée par H. B. Chalon. [128]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Poodle, and a half bred Newfoundland Dog, favourite dogs belonging to Mrs. Orby Hunter, engraved The above six interesting subjects marked * are reduced copies from the original paintings in the possession of the proprietors of the different dogs, and were taken as patterns for the purpose of colouring the prints which have been published from them, exactly the same size. The fidelity to nature, and the correct colouring of these beautiful specimens of different useful breeds, is evident even in these copies, which were carefully made from the originals, and the engravings of which form a part of a work entitled British Sporting Dogs...The whole are engraved by Mr. W. Ward (B. Marshall)|A Poodle, and a half bred Newfoundland Dog, favourite dogs belonging to Mrs. Orby Hunter, engraved The above six interesting subjects marked * are reduced copies from the original paintings in the possession of the proprietors of the different dogs, and were taken as patterns for the purpose of colouring the prints which have been published from them, exactly the same size. The fidelity to nature, and the correct colouring of these beautiful specimens of different useful breeds, is evident even in these copies, which were carefully made from the originals, and the engravings of which form a part of a work entitled British Sporting Dogs...The whole are engraved by Mr. W. Ward]] réalisée par B. Marshall. [129]
  • 1810.06.04/ maison de ventes : De Berenger. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[An Irish Setter, the property of the Marquis of Ely, engraved The above six interesting subjects marked * are reduced copies from the original paintings in the possession of the proprietors of the different dogs, and were taken as patterns for the purpose of colouring the prints which have been published from them, exactly the same size. The fidelity to nature, and the correct colouring of these beautiful specimens of different useful breeds, is evident even in these copies, which were carefully made from the originals, and the engravings of which form a part of a work entitled British Sporting Dogs...The whole are engraved by Mr. W. Ward (H. B. Chalon)|An Irish Setter, the property of the Marquis of Ely, engraved The above six interesting subjects marked * are reduced copies from the original paintings in the possession of the proprietors of the different dogs, and were taken as patterns for the purpose of colouring the prints which have been published from them, exactly the same size. The fidelity to nature, and the correct colouring of these beautiful specimens of different useful breeds, is evident even in these copies, which were carefully made from the originals, and the engravings of which form a part of a work entitled British Sporting Dogs...The whole are engraved by Mr. W. Ward]] réalisée par H. B. Chalon. [130]
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